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Volume 10 • Issue 31 • August 7 – August 13, 2015

Team Dance Museum Wants You! Seeking Support as they Train for Triathlon to Benefit LLS

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Villa Balsamo Opens its Gates

Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6 Team Dance Museum is stepping lively as they prepare for the Lake George Triathlon.

Photo by Lisa Miller – Studio di Luce.

See Team Dance Museum pg. 9

See Villa Balsamo pg. 8

Education 11

Handicapping Pharoah’s Next Move

Business 12-13

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

Fun & Games

What this past weekend showed, if nothing else, was a shape of things to come for the $1.6 million Travers Stakes.

Could the Travers be a one-horse walkover starring American Pharoah? It may as well be because that’s what we saw by his visually impressive and comedic performance in the $1.75 million Haskell Invitational this past Sunday.

Comedic in that it was a complete joke; he made a mockery of a field of decent 3-year-olds and he did it in third gear with the brake lights glowing scarlet. His final time of 1:47.80 was

made all the more impressive due to the lack of urging. If he wanted to—and that’s the thing with American Pharoah—he could have run this race in well under 1:47.

Mr. Jordan, a horse who won the Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth, was a pace threat in the Haskell and hung on for about 46 seconds before he was, by all accounts, eased to a canter. What he experienced on the front end was that American Pharoah breathes different air.

Not every Jedi can be Yoda.

So Victor Espinoza, aboard American Pharoah, didn’t so much say, “Go” with a quarter-mile to go as “This bores me” and let the reins out a few transcendent inches.

Keen Ice gave a spirited chase before Lucy See Handicapping Pharoah’s Next Move pg. 21

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Man on the Street “What is your one must-do activity during summer in Saratoga? ”

Mary Bayer, from Tivoli

Zach Testo, from Albany “Drinking the lucky Saratoga water.”

“Besides the track? Visiting the Saratoga Springs History Museum.”

Katelyn Barbiasz, from Ware, MA “Visiting Caroline Street and trying a new dish every time.”

David and Kathy Emery, from Corinth “The Racetrack, of course, and giveaway days. Hat day and cooler day are always winning days for us. I also won $228 today in just three races!”

Marilyn Lupo, from Saratoga Springs “I enjoy the shops and just watching the people when I walk in town. I also like to take my therapy dog, Max, to the Saratoga Hospital to visit.”

Mayor Joanne Yepsen Peter Davis, from the local band “Annie and the Hedonists.”

“Visiting the trails at Saratoga Spa State Park.”

“Going to the horse sales [at Fasig Tipton].

It’s so unique and right around the corner from my house. It’s an exciting event that Saratoga should be proud of. My kids, who are grown-up, also reunite back in Saratoga for the summer so that’s my other favorite thing.”

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Jockeys Rock To Help Their Own Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Robert Walsh rockin’ Johnny B Goode

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A festive crowd gathered at Vapor Night Club on Monday, August 3 to watch their favorite jockeys belt out classic tunes.

Yes, it’s the fifth annual Jockey Karaoke Benefit, with proceeds going to a great cause - The Permanent Disabled Jockeys Fund.

Emceed by Tom Durkin, the performers faced a celebrity panel of judges that included leading trainer Todd Pletcher. Durkin also served as auctioneer for several collectables and artwork.

While we doubt that Sawyer Fredericks has anything to worry about, all participants gave it their all with a good-natured spirit of camaraderie. Special mention does go to steeplechase jockey Robert Walsh, who brought the house down with his rendition of “Johnny B. Goode”.

Andrew Lakeman & Sharon Castro

Johnny Valazquez & crew rock, “Play that funky’ music!”

MC & auctioneer Tom Durkin

Angel Cordero and his new American Pharaoh painting

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Windows 10 Warning SARATOGA SPRINGS — According to Keith A. Becker, Threat Mitigation Specialist at Tech II Business Services, Inc., there is a new breed of Ransomware that has been discovered. The Ransomware is sent to users emails, posing as a free upgrade to Windows 10 and, as most spam, it looks legitimate.

“The threat meter on this is set to high as this potentially can effect a wide range of users and systems,” said Becker.

“This threat is deployed by downloading an attachment to your computer, which when run will load Cryptolocker Ransomware to your device. For anyone familiar with Cryptolocker

Ransomware, you know that it is by far one of the worst threats we have seen in some time; it will encrypt all files on the system and currently there is no way to get them back without transferring money to an unknown entity and hope to get the password to unlock your files.

To make matters worse Cryptolocker may be able to infect network drives on servers spreading the issue to highly critical data.”

Tech II suggests that users work with their IT departments, a professional managed services provider, or your home computer customer service provider when you are ready to download Windows 10.

Native Dancer was unveiled Saturday morning, August 1 at the new Centennial Park made possible by the generosity of MaryLou Whitney and her husband, John Hendrickson. Left to right: Carey Winfrey, the son of Native Dancer’s trainer, William Winfrey; Joanne Yepsen, Saratoga Springs Mayor; Hendrickson; Whitney; Gwen Reardon, equine artist and sculptor of the statue; and Michael Vanderbilt, son of Native Dancer’s late owner, Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Jr. Photo © 2015 SaratogaPhotographer.com.

Woman Arrested On Identity Theft Charges SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, July 30, Molly L. Dutrow, 20, of Gansevoort, was arrested by Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) and charged with seven counts of felony identity theft in the second degree, seven counts

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of forgery in the third degree, and petit larceny.

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patrons of the restaurant. These thefts took place during the first 2 weeks of July, 2015.

The owners of the establishment, when made aware by one of the victims, started to look into the matter and subsequently

contacted SSPD. Dutrow allegedly used the stolen credit card numbers to make personal purchases. The exact value of the losses has not been determined.

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BLOTTER 5

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

CONVICTIONS Robert S. Winship, 28, of Gansevoort, pled to the charge of felony attempted burglary in the third degree on, July 27.

Sentencing is scheduled for September 21.

Saihing Chan, 22, of Brooklyn, was sentenced on July 28 to 2-6 years state prison on the charge of felony criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, and 1 to 1 3/4 years state prison on the charge of felony identity theft in the second degree. Sentences are to run concurrently.

Donald Sutherland, Jr., 24, of Greenfield, pled to the charge of felony possession of a sexual performance by a child, on July 28. Sentencing is scheduled for October 5.

William C. Kennedy, III, 42, of Clifton Park, pled to the charge on felony criminal contempt in the first degree, on July 29.

Sentencing is scheduled for October 5.

Ralph A. Dee, 42, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on July 29 to time served and 5 years probation on the charge of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree.

Anthony J. Mack, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on July 29 to 10 years state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision on the charge of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.

Michael D. Recchio, 44, of Waterford, was sentenced July 29 to 5 years probation on the charge of felony driving while intoxicated.

Richard A. Mack, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pled to the charge of felony driving while intoxicated, on July 31. Sentencing is scheduled for October 14.

ARRESTS D’Jontay D. Bennifield, 16, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on July 24 and charged with three counts of felony burglary in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.

Leon S. Fish, 47, was arrested on July 24 and charged with discharging a weapon within 500 feet of a residence, and reckless endangerment in the second degree.

Patrick J. Weatherwax, 21, was arrested on July 24 and charged with criminal mischief in the

fourth degree and criminal contempt in the second degree.

Edward J. Dancz, 41, was arrested on July 24 and charged with promoting prison contraband in the first degree.

Tristian N. Foster, 23, was arrested on July 24 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Anthony P. Margiotta, 67, was arrested on July 24 and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, failure to comply with a lawful order of police, and driving without a seat belt.

Kenneth C. Gordon, 26, was arrested on July 25 and charged with obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and resisting arrest.

Karen E. Marion, 52, was arrested on July 25 and charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Michelle Lanoue, 53, of Amsterdam, was arrested on July 26 and charged with harassment in the second

degree – physical contact.

Frederic Vicari, 62, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on July 26 and charged with driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of marijuana, and driving with a BAC greater than .08%.

Jordan P. Graham, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on July 26 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and speeding in a posted zone.

Jeffrey R. LaFountain, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on July 27 and charged with felony grand larceny in the third degree.

Jacob A. Werber, 23, was arrested on July 27 and charged with making a punishable false written statement, unsafe lane change, improper lane use, failure to keep right, leaving the scene of an auto accident with injuries, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree with three or more suspensions.

Devon Y. Webb, 26, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on July 27 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree with three or more suspensions, registration plate display violation, and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver.

Jacqueline A. Hayes, 53 of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on July 28 and charged with harassment in the second degree with physical contact.

Jonathan W. Goldsmith, 21, of Moreau, was arrested on July 28 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree with three or more suspensions, and two motor vehicle equipment violations.

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Ray A. Taylor, 31, of Schenectady, was arrested on July 28 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree with three or more suspensions, and a motor vehicle equipment violation.

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Group Donates over $19k to Franklin Center SARATOGA SPRINGS — Franklin Community Center is both excited and proud to announce their recent partnership with Brookfield Renewable Energy Group. Tom Uncher, VP-Operations, and Andy Davis, Community Relations visited Franklin to present Executive Director Kari Cushing with a check for $19,436; a portion of the Northeast North America designated funds raised at their 11th annual charity golf tournament held at the Fairmount Château Montebello Golf Club in Montebello, Québec. Proceeds raised at the tournament are then matched by Brookfield and are given out to nonprofit charities dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children throughout their regions of operation.

“It is a pleasure to support an organization with the reputation of Franklin Community Center. We believe strongly in being partners with the communities in which we operate and live and this was a chance to do just that. Franklin Community Center provides vital support and assistance in our backyard and we could not be prouder to contribute to their

efforts” said Tom Uncher, VP-Operations at Brookfield Renewable.

Andy Davis reached out to Cushing earlier this summer letting her know a donation would be coming their way and completely surprised her with their generosity. “This donation could not have come at a better time” states Cushing “between the recent expansion of the food pantry and the upcoming expansion of Project Lift funding is critical.”

Both Uncher and Davis are from the area and are familiar with the good work done at Franklin. Brookfield partners locally with companies such as D.A. Collins and ESMI and share in their philosophy of the importance of giving back to their community. Representatives have the fortunate job of visiting nonprofit organizations throughout the communities in which they operate to distribute the funds raised from the tournament and they look forward to doing so year after year.

For more information about Brookfield Renewable Energy Group visit www.brookfieldrenewable.com and for Franklin visit www.franklincommunitycenter.org.

Tom Uncher, VP Operations - Brookfield, and Kari Cushing, Executive Director - Franklin.

OBITUARIES Mable Anthony SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mable Clara “Biddie” Shelton Anthony passed away peacefully on July 19, 2015 at the Wesley Health Care Center, one day shy of her 99th birthday.

She was born on July 20, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA, the fifth of six children born to the late Mabel C. and Louis Shelton and soon became known to all her family and friends as “Biddie.” Her brothers, Carl, James and Russell, her sisters, Marian and Nancy and one daughter, Michelle, all predeceased her. During her early years she attended Garfield Elementary School and later Peabody High School.

At a young age, Biddie married the late Marvin D. Anthony and they were lured to the healing waters of the mineral springs and the excitement of the summer races in the historical city of Saratoga Springs. Biddie and “Butch,” as he was called, purchased their home in Saratoga and settled into a comfortable and profitable life for themselves becoming very well-known and making many new friends. They also joined historic St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. They became proud parents

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of Suzanne and Michelle and took great joy in all their activities and achievements and later, in their families.

Biddie and Butch visited Pittsburgh at least once yearly where the whole neighborhood anticipated their visit. There were constant reminders that “Biddie is coming” because everyone knew they were in for a special treat, as she was an entertainer. She could make a compelling and often humorous story out of any daily event such as cooking a meal or going grocery shopping or talking about her dog. They were both well-loved.

One of Biddie’s favorite passions was to work the daily crossword puzzle. She will always be well-remembered for her wit, humor, cooking skills, and knowledge of the city of Saratoga Springs. She was interviewed on several occasions through the historical division of the Saratoga Springs Public Library and The Saratogian newspaper where numerous articles are available for public viewing.

She spent her last few years in the Wesley Home Health Center where she was attended by a caring staff and visited and assisted by her special and loyal friends: Annie Gorrie (Al Bardin), Anita Turner and Dick and Evelyn Freeman.

Survivors include her daughter, Suzanne Smith of Bridgeport, CT; granddaughter and grandson Sonya Anthony of Atlanta, GA and Michael Anthony (Roshonda)

of Odenton, MD; great-grandchildren Aaron Jones, Jr., Sasha Jones (Jariah Walker), Saiya Jones of Atlanta, GA, Michael and Sydney Anthony of Odenton, MD; nephew Dr. Floyd C. Keene (Sylvia) of Washington, DC; great-nephews and nieces Donald Keene (Kgomotso) of Nairobi, Kenya, Linda Solomon of Bethesda, MD, Vernarde Cotton, Jamel Cotton, Helena Cotton and Phillip Kiszie, IV (Suzanne “Mitzie”) of Pittsburgh, PA, Ahmed Cotton of Dallas, TX, Gibran Cotton (Darieta) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Anessa Cotton of Atlanta, GA, Allen Cotton of Tallahassee, FL, Medina (Joe) Bland of Orlando, FL, and Donna Barksdale (William) of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by 21 great-great nieces and nephews and 13 great-great-great nieces and nephews, a cousin, Ruth Freeman of Pittsburgh, PA and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends gathered in her name on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the historic Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs. The Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor, presided. Burial took place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

Harvey Gailor SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harvey Gailor passed away on May 1, 2015, leaving behind one brother, Frederick John Gailor, Jr. who resides in Florida and sisters Fran, Maudie, Margaret and Charlotte.

Harvey was born in Saratoga Springs. He had a shoe shine business for many years and he was the best! He was loved by so many. To know him was an honor.

He was one of 16 brothers and sisters of the parents of Catherine and Wallace Gailor.

Rest in peace Harvey; you will be missed by many.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

High Rock RFP a Win-Win The Saratoga Springs City Center on upper Broadway, as a public authority whose mission is to support our city, should certainly understand and act on the fact that it is in the best interests of our city to be enthusiastically and publicly courting developers to bid on the multiple use RFP for the city-owned High Rock site that was approved last week by the City Council.

What could be more welcoming to conference attendees at the City Center than an attractive place right outside the City Center’s front door that leads patrons directly to

all the food, fun, easy parking, open green spaces and merriment that draw so many of us to this magic city? The City Center Authority could work with developers to guarantee the kind of parking it needs for patrons, and also contribute ideas to an attractive urban design that would place the City Center head and shoulders above any conference center in the region.

The City Center would have its own doorway to Saratoga’s hospitality and charm. This is the best way that our city could ever support our City Center’s growing economic

Minimum Wage There has been much discussion about the minimum wage proposal for fast food workers. Over time, this would increase to $15 an hour. My intent is not to dispute that proposal but rather to focus on the tremendous need for action for those dedicated individuals who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental (IDD) disabilities.

My son Peter is 65 years old and is resident in a group home operated by Saratoga Bridges (ARC). Peter is completely dependent 24 hours a day on others to take care of his needs. In this case, the others are those employed by Saratoga Bridges. One has to have a special calling, dedication and actually a love to work with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In Peter’s case he has to be fed, bathed, dressed and cared for around the clock.

This is not easy work and in my 90 years I have never seen anything like the dedication and love given to Peter and all the others being served. As much as we love Peter, there is a special bond and love from those who take care of him 24 hours, which we can never

have. Everything is done to provide Peter and the others with a life, which can never be “normal” but approximated.

For those serving the disadvantaged, the job vacancy rate is around 20 percent. Those dedicated individuals – more and more – are leaving the work they love because of the cost of living, which means new people have to be trained along with the expense of such training.

The State reimburses the agency at a rate that only allows Saratoga Bridges to provide a hourly starting rate of $11 and this is the same State government mandating the gradual increase to $15 for fast food workers. Given that occurrence, the disparity makes it even more difficult for those serving the IDD population to remain doing that which is their life’s work.

Something has to be done to provide a wage commensurate with the importance and value of the jobs being performed. Perhaps a visit to an ARC group home will awaken our State officials to this tremendous need.

Robert DeSio

Saratoga Springs

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vitality and success. The City of Saratoga Springs thrives on the revenues of a flourishing City Center, and the City Center needs the lure of this remarkable city’s spirit, beauty and uniqueness to guarantee its economic success and grow its important business. This is a partnership that wins.

Laura Chodos

Saratoga Springs

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Villa Balsamo Opens its Gates Southern Neapolitan Dining Available Nightly, Year-Round

Villa Balsamo has been refurbished, polished, and updated, including with free WiFi. Photo © 2015 SaratogaPhotographer.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The once more-often-than-not locked gates of the upscale Villa Balsamo restaurant are standing open for unforgettable family-style dinners from 5 to 10 p.m. seven nights a week beginning the week of August 10.

The facility, located at 2255 NY-50 in Saratoga Springs, has been open for private functions

over the last three years, but “Ralphie” Balsamo and his father, Joseph “J.B.” Balsamo, decided it was time to begin offering a full nightly restaurant showcasing the culinary talents of a family renowned for authentic Southern Neapolitan cooking.

“This is a place with a lot of people who have grown up with my father,” said Balsamo. “That’s

very important. A lot of people miss his cooking. We want everyone to enjoy it here.”

Ralphie Balsamo makes no apologies for how long it has taken to open the restaurant for daily public use. He described the facility as a Sleeping Beauty. “You have to be very careful how you wake her up,” he said. “If she wakes up too fast, she could be angry. The timing has to be just right, slow and gentle for her beauty to really shine.”

The kitchen and operations will be led by the son, but when asked if it meant the senior Balsamo will enjoy some wellearned time to relax, Ralphie Balsamo answered, with some familial pride, “Him (sic) relaxing is him watching, smelling, tasting, seeing everything in the kitchen and throughout.”

Balsamo described his father’s arrival in the late 40’s, early 50’s to the U.S. beginning with J.B.’s career in the Merchant Marines, landing in Norfolk, Virginia and making his way to Brooklyn with his entire entourage. “Then he built an empire,” said Balsamo.

“When he saw this place,” said Balsamo, “it took him a year of driving up here from Brooklyn once a week and waiting for the owner to come out to collect his mail.” Joseph Balsamo successfully convinced the owner to sell, and Villa Balsamo began.

The man who runs the front of the house, head waiter Scott Urell, has been with the family since 2003. “This is a great facility,” he

said. “The dining room is beautiful and the grounds are perfect for tents for weddings and parties. In future, there will be a bar in the basement and the upstairs will be rooms for a bed and breakfast.”

“Yes, we’re thinking of calling it the J. B. and B.,” laughed Ralphie Balsamo. “Some of these projects will be finishing up in the fall, but we are definitely open for dinner year-round. We have free WiFi, too, so you can come with your laptop and sit with a cup of cappuccino if you like. You don’t want family-style? Someone in the family want something different? No problem. All you gotta do is let us know what you want, and we’ll get it for you.”

As pricey as that level of service may sound on such expansive grounds in the high-end feel facility, the Balsamos intend to keep things affordable. “You can have a three-course dinner for two with wine for about a hundred dollars,” said Balsamo, “and still have food to take home with you.”

Workmen were still on the premises during the media preview tour on Tuesday August 4, putting the finishing touches on the refurbished and upgraded historic mansion boasting nine master rooms.

The 14.5-acre site includes four ponds, natural springs, and a spectacular view from every window. The family intends the entire first floor suite to be available for weddings.

“There are many houses for weddings in the Capital Region,” said Balsamo, “but they don’t have

the original 1931 Sleeping Beauty that we have. We want to be the event place of Saratoga. The groom’s family can be on one end, the bride’s on the other, and they can walk out the door onto these grounds – and let me tell you, at dawn this place is majestic – you’ll step out feeling like all this is yours,” indicating the beautiful grounds with a broad sweep of his arm. “What could be better than that?”

He is especially proud of the menu. “All the favorites will be there,” he said. “The baked clams, the shrimp oreganata, the fettuccine prosciutto, and ocean-friendly sea bass – everything’s ocean-friendly.

We will even have gluten free pasta available. Do you know, we have no walk-in freezers? Don’t even need them. Everything’s fresh.”

Balsamo was clear that he owes much to the Villa Balsamo team.

“I’m not a chef, I’m a cook,” he said, “and I’m very lucky to have a team who is with me, from the front of the house to the dishwasher beside me. My father knew the importance of that – and I tell you this with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat – do you know what it takes to build something from the ground up and have it last?

You need the right talent working with us, not for us, and that’s very important. I even have someone flying in from Naples. I’m not saying who just yet, but just know that we are very proud of our team and very excited about the future and being open year-round.”

For reservations, call (518) 885-3227.

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Team Dance Museum Wants You! Seeking Support as they Train for Triathlon to Benefit LLS

Team Dance Museum. L to R: Laura DiRado, John Witt, Tony Mariotti, Jessica Munson and Raul Martinez.

Photo by Lisa Miller – Studio di Luce.

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

— Museum Member Tony Mariotti

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Their efforts are not for the faint of heart, and yet the cause it benefits could not be more worthy.

A group of co-workers and friends of the National Museum of Dance (NMD) have come together to give back to the community, and they are requesting your support. They have formed a group called “Team Dance Museum.” The team’s mission is to raise funds by competing in endurance events to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) blood cancer research programs.

The team is accepting pledges and donations, and is currently actively in training to compete in the Lake George Triathlon on September 5.

This Olympic distance event will have three components. They will swim for 0.9 miles, then bicycle for 24.8 miles, and then run 6.2 miles!

As courageous as Team Dance Museum’s efforts are, they are mindful that it pales in comparison to the Olympian courage a patient undergoing chemotherapy exhibits. All the members of Team Dance Museum made note of examples where their family or close friends were afflicted with cancer as their motivation for participating.

For instance, DiRado spoke about the daughter of family friend, whose parents ran in four marathons in support of cancer research. For Witt, it was a good

The Team Dance Museum members are:

— Exhibitions Coordinator and Designer Laura DiRado — Programming and Outreach Coordinator Jessica Munson — NMD Board Member John Witt

— NMD Director Raul Martinez

friend’s son who was diagnosed early. Martinez spoke about his grandfather who died of cancer.

They cited losses, but also stories of

bravery and survival they encountered. Indeed, it is a rare family these days where the impact of cancer has not been felt in some form.

While LLS has made tremendous progress in the fight against blood cancer, much remains to be done.

So Team Dance Museum is training for more than just crossing a finish line in a race, grueling though it may be. Their efforts and those of others like them contribute to a greater mission – benefiting society at large to cross the finish line in the fight against this insidious disease.

To that end, a fundraiser to support Team Dance Museum’s triathlon participation has been organized and will take place at NMD (99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs) on Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. Named “TriDance to Fight Cancer,” the event will feature a Latin dance lesson and demonstration by Tango Fusion Dance Company Directors Diane Lachtrupp Martinez and Johnny Martinez. The lesson is geared toward all levels of experience and no partner is needed. Spring Street Deli and Lily and the Rose will provide food and drink.

The donation to attend the August 20 event is $100. Tickets may be purchased by calling (518) 584-2225 ext. 3001 or via a paypal link on the event’s Facebook page: facebook.com/ events/280321938809482.

You may also support the team in training in other ways. Should you be unable to attend on August 20, pledges in any amount are welcome and can be made on Team Dance Museum’s LLS Fundraising page: pages.teamintraining.org/uny/ lkgrgtri15/TeamDanceMuseum By supporting Team Dance Museum’s efforts, we all take a few lively steps closer to the finish line of a cancer free world.

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NEWS

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

UCC Releases County Fair Presidential Poll Results Travers Day UCC 2015 Presidential Attendance Straw Poll Capped 245 likely voters

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Upstate Conservative Coalition (UCC) conducted a straw poll to gauge support for declared Presidential candidates at this year’s Saratoga County fair. Fairgoers filled out ballots indicating their

preference for U.S. President. In addition, follow-up interviews were held with each respondent.

UCC President Ben Potiker noted that there was strong support for Donald Trump, which he felt indicated that Trump’s message

is resonating with many people. A common response heard during interviews with Trump supporters was, “He’s not afraid to say want he wants to say.”

UCC Polling Director David Buchyn noted that that the low poll numbers for former New York Governor George Pataki and current New Jersey Governor Chris Christie were not encouraging.

“If they can’t do better than this in their own backyard,” Buchyn said, “it is unlikely they can do well on a national basis. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush also did poorly in this poll, which is the only UCC polling result that differs significantly from national poll results.”

On the Democrat side, Hilary Clinton was the leading vote-getter.

However, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders appears to be giving her a good fight for the Democratic Party nomination. Voters cited Clinton’s “experience” and “because she’s a woman” as reasons for choosing her, while Sanders voters liked his “independence.”

Buchyn summarized the poll as “a very early indication of Presidential preference in Saratoga and surrounding areas,” and “it looks like both Bush fatigue and Trump enthusiasm is real.”

Margin of error =/- 6% Taken at Saratoga County Fair July 21-26, 2015 Donald Trump

23%

Hilary Clinton

13%

Ted Cruz

11%

Bernie Sanders

8%

Ben Carson

7%

Rand Paul

7%

Marco Rubio

5%

Scott Walker

5%

Mike Huckabee

4%

Jeb Bush

3%

Bobby Jindal

2%

Rick Perry

2%

Carly Fiorina

2%

Lindsay Graham

1%

Rick Santorum

1%

John Kasich

1%

Chris Christie

1%

George Pataki

1%

John McCain

0%

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In advance of the 146th running of the $1.25 million Travers at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 29 featuring a blockbuster card including six Grade 1 races, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that paid attendance for the Mid-Summer Derby will be capped at 50,000.

NYRA officials also today announced that all Travers Day reserved seating, dining and clubhouse admission are sold out.

Grandstand general admission is available for $10. General admission can now be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, as well as inperson at the NYRA Box Office at Saratoga Race Course, or by phone at 1-844-NYRA-TIX. There is a purchase limit of 8 general admission tickets per person.

“With the blockbuster card built for this year, we anticipate interest in attending the MidSummer Derby to be at an all-time high, and all tickets to be sold out in advance of Travers Day,” said NYRA Chief Executive Officer and President Christopher Kay. “Similar to what we successfully implemented for the 2015 Belmont Stakes and to further ensure an enjoyable experience for our horseplayers and fans, we will cap paid attendance at 50,000 for Travers Day at Saratoga Race Course.”

EDUCATION 11

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Summer School Area Students Get a Free of the Arts Concerts Start on Tech Careers HUDSON FALLS — Students attending the Southern Adirondack P-TECH program’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Summer Camp had the opportunity to see first-hand the process of designing, developing and manufacturing catheters and other medical devices at AngioDynamics.

A total of 28 ninth and tenth grade students from Saratoga Springs, Hudson Falls and Queensbury who have enrolled in the Southern Adirondack P-TECH program attended the handson STEM summer program that introduced them to Advanced Manufacturing and Information Technology (IT) Networking.

The Southern Adirondack P-TECH program is a partnership between the WashingtonSaratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES), SUNY Adirondack and Hudson Falls, Queensbury and Saratoga Springs School Districts.

While the ninth grade class at Southern Adirondack P-TECH will not officially begin class until September, students are spending time at their new campus to get acquainted, learn more about the P-TECH model, and begin developing the team collaboration and career focus that are among the hallmarks of a P-TECH 9-14 school.

Students are eligible to graduate with both a high school diploma and a no-cost associate’s degree in electrical technology.

The P-TECH 9 - 14 model brings together the best elements of high school, college and the professional world. With a strong focus on rigorous academics and workplace skills, Southern Adirondack P-TECH enables students to begin their college and professional lives more quickly with more support than the traditional school-to-work pathway.

Photos provided by WSWHE BOCES.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The summer of 2015 marks the 46th year of operation for the schools that form the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA). This program, with its seven component summer residential schools, is supported and administered by the NYS Department of Education. NYSSSA’s

goal is to provide intensive, pre-professional training programs for New York State’s most gifted and motivated young artists, those who are considering careers in the arts or entertainment industries.

The public is invited to these free performances hosted by Skidmore College:

Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m.

School of Orchestral Studies- Final Performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)

August 6, 12, 15, 19 and 20 Senior Manufacturing Engineer Steve Kenny gave students an overview of AngioDynamics’ products.

School of Orchestral Studies- - Chamber Ensembles Perform in the Gazebo at SPAC prior to the Philadelphia Orchestra at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 p.m.

School of Orchestral Studies- Full Orchestra Concert at the Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College

Tuesday, August 11 at 12 noon School of Orchestral Studies- Wind and String Ensemble Concert at the Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College

Saturday August 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Students observe different aspects of catheter creation following clean room protocol.

Graduates will earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in addition to their high school diploma and will leave school with the skills and knowledge needed to continue their studies or step seamlessly into competitive jobs in the advanced manufacturing and IT Networking industries.

The state is providing nearly 6,000 students with training for associate’s degrees at no cost, which would give students the necessary skills to obtain jobs at participating technical and manufacturing companies.

The first P-TECH school created by IBM, New York City

Department of Education and the City University of New York opened in 2011. President Obama, who visited P-TECH in Brooklyn in 2013, has spoken frequently about the potential of the P-TECH model to help ease the country’s skills gap. Governor Andrew Cuomo has launched the first and largest statewide rollout of the P-TECH model with 26 schools operating in September 2015 and has announced 7 more for next year. At full enrollment, these schools will be serving close to 13,000 students.

For more information, visit http:// www.wswheboces.org/programs. cfm?subpage=833.

School of Dance- Lecture Demonstration- Skidmore College Dance Studio

Saturday August 15 at 7 p.m.

School of Dance- Faculty and Guest Artist ConcertSkidmore Dance Theatre

Friday August 21 at 7 p.m.

School of Dance- Student Concert- Skidmore Dance Theatre

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BUSINESS

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Saratoga Taxi Goes Digital

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hailing a cab just became much easier in Saratoga Springs. Last week, Saratoga Taxi launched its services in the NexTaxi app, available on both iPhone and Android smartphones.

“The whole thing is fantastic,” said Saratoga Taxi owner Larry Cooper. “The capabilities are unlimited. You can even book a trip now, tomorrow, next month or next year and never even talk to a dispatcher. Nobody else can do that.”

According to Gord Walsh of Future Quest Wireless Inc., marketers of the app, NexTaxi was one of the first passenger apps to launch in the market about five years ago. As one of the pioneers in the market, they were able to perfect the app in its early stages through fixing unexpected

Photo by MarkBolles.com

glitches and incorporating customer feedback to create this new version, which offers in-app payment, trip price estimation, the ability to choose the closest cab, the ability to watch the driver arrive in real time on a smartphone, and more.

“The best part users will love,” said Walsh, “is you can book a future trip. So you can, for example, book a pickup to go to the airport next Tuesday morning. Upon opening the app, it is already showing you at your location, which is super simple, but you can also type an alternate location as the pickup.

Perhaps you want to book a pickup for your daughter at school. So it can be used not just for you but your loved ones.”

Cooper said his drivers and dispatchers are acclimating to it well. “It makes the dispatcher a manager – kind of like an air traffic Saratoga Taxi can now be hailed through the new NexTaxi app.

controller,” said Cooper. “Someone has to monitor the flow of calls, and it frees the dispatcher up from nitpicking duties and go forward and monitor the fleet, coordinate and supervise more than dispatch.

You would never eliminate a dispatcher for something like this.

You still need them to use their heads for something more than matching a person to a car. They get to look at the bigger picture, making them more valuable and they enjoy it more.”

Another useful feature is the app displays the closest cars to the pickup address, allowing customers to see the type of vehicle, the distance of each one, and even the driver. Users can choose the closest car or let the system choose, or even pick a favorite driver, then

An inside glimpse of how NexTaxi works from the driver’s perspective.

watch the driver arrive in real time. This means no waiting in the heat or cold outside – passengers will know exactly when the driver is getting close. Previous pickup places are also saved for fast repeat bookings.

“I think this is a tremendous step for us and for Saratoga,” said Cooper. “It tacks on well to what we’ve been doing the last 36 years that I’ve owned Saratoga Taxi, and that’s great customer service. It’s a tremendous leap forward. Bottom line is the customer has to benefit, and this is so customer-friendly. No more phones ringing 10, 20 times before we can pick up during peak time. This app is lickety-split fast.”

Cooper added that this was the third system that his company had tried. “NexTaxi has the right formula,” he said. “The system would support a thousand cars, and our 19-car fleet is small for them, but

they were the best company for us with a great program, offering a lot more capabilities than ever before.

They are constantly listening to customer feedback and making upgrades based on the data. We’ve been eagerly looking for some sort of source for automatic dispatching, and this actually works. It’s like going from washing cars to launching a spaceship. Very exciting.”

Saratoga TAXI is dispatched, maintained, and garaged in Saratoga Springs. It has been in business for more than 50 years, providing residents and visitors transportation locally and to Albany Airport as well as the Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Amtrak® Stations.

For more information about NexTaxi, visit futurequest.biz. For more information about Saratoga Taxi, call 518-584-2700 or visit saratoga-taxi.com.

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Train Derails 12 Cars Tuesday SARATOGA COUNTY — Tuesday, August 4 at 3:55 p.m., the Norfolk Southern southbound train derailed 12 cars near Northline Road on the Canadian Pacific track originating from Rouses Point in route to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The cars remained standing. The location was near the Ballston Spa-Saratoga Springs line.

According to Director of Saratoga County Emergency Services Carl Zeilman, there were no injuries and no hazardous materials on board, just vegetable oil, forestry products, and railroad track material.

“They notified they State Department of Transportation immediately and the Saratoga Springs Police Department so emergency personnel were on site as a precaution. From what we understand,” said Zeilman, “the cause is still under investigation by Canadian Pacific.”

Victory Mills Destined to Housing VICTORY — Victory Mills, a historic textile mill building located on Fish Creek in Victory, has finally received the green light to be made into apartments.

It was built in 1918 by the American Manufacturing Company and is a rectangular, five story brick and reinforced concrete building featuring six tower structures, five for stairs and one holding a water tower. It operated as a cotton mill until 1929, when operations moved to Guntersville, Alabama. In 1937, it was purchased by the United Board and Carton Corporation, later A.L. Garber / Wheelabrator-Frye, then Clevepak Corporation / Victory Specialty Packaging

Company who manufactured folding cartons.

The property is now owned

by Riverview Realty, the same group that turned an industrial building into the Harmony Mills apartments in Cohoes.

Royal Salon and Barber Shop Opens SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Royal Salon and Barber Shop in Congress Plaza (attached to New Embassy Hotel) is open for business in Saratoga Springs and is planning a grand opening on September 12.

According to Manager Lisa Wilson, she and local salon owners Michael and Deborah Meluziis have worked together for many years, and when the opportunity arose for leasing space, they jumped at the chance.

“My husband David, myself, Mike and Deborah all went to look and fell in love with the location,” said Wilson. “We decided to combine both of our previous businesses and that’s how Royal Salon and Barber Shop got started.”

The full service hair Salon and barbershop offers “royalty” services for men, including haircut, men’s color, shampoo, hot towel therapy, neck and face shaves and shoulder massage.

We also do face shaves! For the Queen treatment for women, the salon offers precision hair cut, shampoo and blow out, manicures, pedicures, facial waxing and reflexology for hands and feet. The Redken Concept Salon specializes in Redken color.

The location at 86 Congress Street Saratoga Springs in the Embassy Suites Hotel next to Purdy’s Liquor store has plenty of parking. For more information or to book an appointment, call (518) 587-2566.

BUSINESS BRIEFS 13 Saratoga Young Professionals Day at the Track SARATOGA SPRINGS — Back by popular demand, the Saratoga Young Professionals Network will partner with the Tech Valley Young Professionals Network to bring you a fun, networking packed, day at the track Monday August 31 from 11:30 a.m. to track closing time. Event is $50, which includes: access to the Rail Side Pavilion, admission into the track, food, program, tax and gratuity. To ensure that you receive your tickets in time, please make your reservation by Wednesday, August 26.

Thank you to The Adirondack Trust Company for sponsoring the 2015 Saratoga Young Professionals Network. *Please note - Mixer passes cannot be applied to this event.

Payment must be received to reserve your reservation.

2015 Saratoga County B2B Expo SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their 2015 Saratoga County Business-toBusiness Expo on Thursday, October 1 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. You are invited to exhibit with nearly 150 other Chamber members and 2000 Chamber members in attendance. In addition to networking, there will be door prizes available at participating vendor booths, free food samples and multiple cash bars available throughout the expo. For information, visit Saratoga.org.

ASICS Opens at The Outlets LAKE GEORGE — ASICS, a leading athletic brand known for quality performance athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories

will make its highly-anticipated debut at The Outlets at Lake George Thursday, August 6.

Located next to Coach Outlet on the east side of the shopping destination, the new store will celebrate its grand opening with a stellar “Buy One, Get One 50 percent Off ” sale to include select footwear, clothing and accessory items. (Exclusions apply.) ASICS’ grand opening sale will continue through the Labor Day holiday.

At 2,475 square feet, ASICS join a robust collection of leading designer and top brand names at The Outlets of Lake George including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Nautica, Levi’s Outlet Store, LOFT Outlet, Skechers and Adidas, among many more, where shoppers save up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day. For more information, visit The Outlets at Lake George, 1424 State Route 9, Lake George, New York 12845.

Patrick Pipino, owner of Ben & Jerry’s in Saratoga Springs, paid it forward by inviting residents from Woodlawn Commons at The Wesley Community to his shop for a free ice cream on Wednesday, August 5. The residents took their treats across Broadway for a walk in Congress Park and a ride on the carousel.

14 BALLSTON 2 Leah Court, $490,000.

Lawrence Myers, Jr. and Anne Saile sold property to Qiang Fang and Xiaona Xu. 285 Scotch Bush Rd., $405,000.

Nancy Connolly and Thomas Kenyon sold property to Eric and Patricia Stevens.

38 Forestbrook Dr., $343,045.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Kelly and Joshua Kisselbrack.

299 Lake Rd., $600,000. Dominic Karl (by Ref) sold property to First Niagara Bank NA. 28 Lancaster Court, $291,243.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Brian and Elizabeth Theilemann.

202 Sunset Ave., $188,500.

Marek Guiurk sold property to Jade Litchfield.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS GALWAY 6025 Jockey St., $310,000. Donald and Barbara Roll sold property to Randi Cowper.

5674 Parkis Mills Rd., $170,000.

Katie Donnan sold property to Emily and Elijah Deso.

4931 Jockey St., $257,500.

Melissa Palleshi and Tanner Deguid sold property to Bernard and Kelsey Leerkes.

MALTA 101 Plum Poppy North, $220,800. Robert Flick, Sr. sold property to Samuel and Elizabeth Camardello.

10 Janes Ave., $200,000. Margaret and Harry McDonough sold property to William Kirber and Sue Ferguson-Kirber.

52 Wake Robin Rd., $102,999.

Wells Fargo Bank sold property to 146 Middle Ave. LLC.

5084 Nelson Ave. Ext. $320,000.

Kay Katzer sold property to ANW Holdings Inc. 24 George Ave., $240,000. Marilyn and Dominic Delorio, Jr. sold property to Boscott LLC. Lot 2 Nelson Ave. Ext. $280,000.

ANW Holdings Inc. sold property to Kyle Kordich and Marianne Mustafa.

MILTON 418 Stone Church Rd., $243,500.

Mark Hughes (by Admin) sold property to Donald Deal.

29 Pinehollow Dr., $290,000. Shaun and Alicia Quirk sold property to Nathanael Piotrowski.

12 Old Mill Ct., $380,000. Susan O’Neill sold property to Michael and Maureen Armstrong.

10 Greybirch Trail, $188,000.

Christopher Simon sold property to Derik and Emily Hood.

9 Stone Creek Ct., $292,000.

Amy Blake sold property to Christopher Simon.

5040 Fairground Ave., $265,000.

Timothy and Veronica Bollerice sold property to Sergei Aizin.

33 Science St., $452,000. Elmondo Properties LLC sold property to 33 Science Street LLC. 523 Acland Blvd., $329,000.

Richard and Barbara Olm sold property to Tony and Cynthia Tovsen.

31 Division St., $340,200. LPC Properties LLC sold property to Erica Dingeman.

64 East Grove St., $80,000. Kathy Harrison sold property to Sabrina Thibado.

30 Ralph St., $132,000. Eric Black sold property to WAM Commercial Associates LLC.

MOREAU 11 Macory Way, $416,200. Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Thomas Masso and Ann Purdue.

32 Tamarac Dr., $358,810. Michaels Group LLC sold property to David and Danielle Valejo.

8 Riparian Loop, $60,000.

Riverview Galusha LLC sold property to Mark Jewson.

6 Moreau Dr. $154,000. Mattison and Tara Durrin sold property to Gene and Kratia Lee.

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

56 Ella Dr., $267,000. Brian Lafountain and Mary Zaun sold property to Gerard and Nancy Carroll.

NORTHUMBERLAND 744 Route 32 N, $249,900.

Darren Root, Devlin Root and Dayna Nargassans (as Trustees) sold property to Katherine Morphis and Thomas Berg.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 45 Greenfield Ave., Unit 21, $25,000. Board of Managers of 45 Greenfield Avenue Condominimum sold property to Andrea Spungen.

50 Warren St., $281,000. Paul and Lillian Miles sold property to Mary Lott.

140 Washington St., $334,900.

Katherine Cooper sold property to Thomas Mazza.

25 Clubhouse Dr., $216,300.

Ann Pufpaff sold property to William Dunnavant.

98 VanDam St., $235,000.

Michael Bowman sold property to Charles Baker and Kathryn Bernarde.

191 Lake Ave., $425,000. C and A Investment Properties LLC sold property to Class One Properties LLC. 88 Monroe St., $220,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation sold property to Reid James.

72 Quevic Dr., $230,500. Scott and Jessica Mullin sold property to James Scribano and Thomas Terranova.

60 Catherine St., $386,000.

Matthew and Vanessa Banks sold property to Joshua and Sara Wright.

62 Sarazen St., $284,000. Bonnie McGuire-Jones (as Trustee) sold property to Robert Sommerville and Susan Mallery-Gurian.

37 Greenfield Ave., $489,000. 37 Greenfield LLC sold property to Judith Needham.

2 Timber Lane, $434,000.

Douglas and Barbara Joseph sold property to John and Marjeta Kane.

9 Aurora Ave., $150,000. Oak Ridge Development LLC sold property to Thomas Meaney and Kelly McGuire-Meaney.

21 Clubhouse Dr., $219,000.

Ralph Petruzzo sold property to Harold Barnes.

156 Caroline St., $1,400,000.

Genco Properties Inc. sold property to Michael Schnepper.

STILLWATER 21 Walden Circle, $412,315.

Amedore Homes Inc. sold property to Keith and Kimberly Pacheco.

84 Durham Rd., $610,000.

Charles and Jessica Marriott sold property to David and Michelle Reilly.

11 Flintlock Way, $309,000. Adam and Tara Baird sold property to Jeffrey and Kelly Jones.

WILTON 8 Maya Dr., $315,250. Joseph and Mary Carpenter sold property to Charles Hoertkorn and Sharra Hammer.

101 Ruggles Rd., $223,150. Brian and Diane Hofmann sold property to Anna Millea.

9 Moonglow Rd., $180,000.

Elaine Warner sold property to Joshua Cook.

13 Carlyle Terrace, $499,900.

Lori and Brian Carmer sold property to Charles Cronin and Monika Kierach.

6 Amy Lane, $151,000. John Vilca, Sr. sold property to Kristy Switala.

34 Whirlaway Blvd., $280,000.

Paul and Tammie Lavigna sold property to Derek Swartz.

41 Knollwood Dr., $239,000. Gary and Ruby Wilkes sold property to Francis and Kirsten Catellier.

21 Heather Dr., $434,000.

Bradley and Alison Taylor sold property to Kevin and Anne Marie Zsamba.

9 Shannon Way, $295,000. Roberta Ambrosino sold property to Thomas and Eileen Holt.

19 Fenimore Place, $373,500.

Jackson and Susan Moyer sold property to Alexandra Besso and Timothy Howland.

4 Whispering Pines Rd., $152,000. Michael and Barbara Roach sold property to John and Melissa Thomas.

35 Hearthstone Dr., $398,000.

Rubin and Leslie Kesner sold property to Joel and Bridget Sasko.

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Woodlawn Row Houses Set to Reopen for Centennial Special Open House Event August 15

by Eli King for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The historic Woodlawn Avenue row houses that were nearly decimated by fire in 2013 will once again be open for occupancy following the completion of a meticulous restoration by Saratoga Springs developer Bob Israel.

Located a block from Broadway, the row houses at 100-108 Woodlawn Avenue were built in the early 1870s as investment properties for local undertaker, Ebenezer Holmes.

Architect J.D. Stevens, who designed the famed United States Hotel with partner Frelin Vaughan, modeled the structures using Second Empire architectural style.

Popularized in France during the reign of Napoleon III, some common characteristics of Second Empire buildings included elevated basements, tall first story windows, and boxy mansard roofs that maximized the living space in attics (which could not be taxed).

Each of the five ornate and highly-functional buildings provided multiple dwellings that would become home to a myriad of local residents over the course of the next 140 years. At the turn of the century, a barber, telegrapher, and dressmaker resided there as neighbors. By 1925, Woodlawn housed engineers, electricians, mechanics, a Buick salesman, a travel agent, and employees of Skidmore College and General Electric.

Fire decimated the Woodlawn Avenue row houses in 2013.

Photo by Samantha Bosshart.

The Woodlawn Avenue row houses bore witness to living history on both sides of their brick walls - a history which nearly came to an end in 2013 after an abrupt and fast-moving structural fire broke out in the buildings’ rear quarters.

Brett Carpenter and Captain Bob Murphy of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department were among the first to arrive at the scene. Murphy recalls observing the exterior of the building and realizing a collapse was imminent.

He quickly ordered the crews, who were inside the burning buildings at the time (including Carpenter and his partner), to evacuate.

Minutes later, the interior of two of the buildings collapsed.

“It was the worst fire of my career,” Carpenter said.

The quick response of tenants and approximately 100 firefighters ensured there were no serious injuries or loss of life, but the buildings suffered extensive damage. After raging for over five hours, the blaze left little more than the

Woodlawn Avenue circa late 1800s. Photo courtesy of Saratoga Springs History Museum, George S. Bolster Collection.

front facade of the buildings fully intact. Charred structural remains haunted the Woodlawn Avenue streetscape for months - a chilling reminder of both the fragility of the present and the incomparable importance of preservation.

Although the Woodlawn Avenue fire (now recognized as the city’s worst in 30 years) delivered a devastating blow to what is now the North Broadway historic district, owner Bob Israel was uniquely suited to take on the challenge of salvaging what remained.

With over 35 years of experience, Israel has restored a number of historic buildings in Saratoga Springs, notably in Franklin Square.

“It’s my passion,” said Israel of his restorative work. “Any worthy historic building in Saratoga is salvageable. This one almost burned to the ground and we were able to salvage it.”

After two years of reconstruction, the Woodlawn Avenue row houses have endured yet another transformation - one that is concluding as residents welcome the

Woodlawn Avenue row houses today. Photo by MarkBolles.com

city of Saratoga Springs’ Centennial celebration. To pay homage to the row houses’ past, present, and future, a special Open House event will be held on Saturday, August 15 with presentations by Bob Israel and architectural historian James Kettlewell. Proceeds will benefit the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. For reservations, call (518) 587-5030 or email ntotaro@ saratogapreservation.org.

The new Woodlawn Avenue row houses, 13 luxury apartments,

will begin leasing this September.

Each unit has a distinct floorplan and was designed to combine the beauty of original detail with the quality and safety of modern construction. Some of the buildings’ many amenities will include: atriums, rooftop decks, granite, top-quality appliances, and original antique moldings and doors. For pricing and availability, contact Oliver Aldrich of Roohan Realty: (518) 421-2502 or oaldrich@roohanrealty.com.

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Showcase of Homes Set for September

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Along with your other seasonal traditions, it’s that time of year again for Saratoga’s Showcase of Homes Tour.

For twenty years, the annual event, hosted by the Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. has attracted thousands of people each fall to explore the newest Saratoga County homes constructed

by some of the region’s most respected builders.

“The show has become very much a part of the fabric of the fall season,” said Barry Potoker, Executive Director of the Saratoga Builders Association.

The newest ideas and trends in all aspects of the home; from interiors and exteriors, to energy efficiency and landscaping techniques are all on display. The fully-furnished and decorated homes have all been built in the last year, with finishing touches often still being added right up until the event begins.

“We have some of the finest builders in the country here. They do some really, really neat stuff,” he said.

As a festive way to celebrate their 20th year, and as an added convenience to event-goers, Showcase Snacks have been added to the route for the first time. A series of food trucks offering sandwiches, burgers, pizza, Mexican food and ice cream will allow people to easily

A bathroom like this one by Bella Home Builders lets home seekers imagine what is possible.

Architectural details including curves, recessed ceilings and built-in shelves add elegance to homes like this one by Belmonte Builders.

Fully-furnished interior designs inspire with bold use of color in this 2014 bedroom built by Heritage Custom Builders.

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

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Landscaping draws attention to special features in the entryway of this 2014 Showcase Home by Saratoga Builders.

Custom Homes, Marini Homes, McPadden Builders, The Michaels Group, Saratoga Builders and two homes by Witt Construction. In addition, the completed homes show off the talents of top designers and product suppliers as well.

The featured properties are valued between $300,000 to more than $2 million. From the homes with classic open floor plans, and traditional architectural details, to the

stunning estates with cathedral ceilings and stellar waterfront views, custom builders ignite the imagination and show you the possibilities.

To see a glimpse of what’s going to be featured at the 2015 Showcase of Homes happening September 19th & 20th, 26th & 27th, and October 3rd and 4th, for the event map, to buy tickets and to get more information go to http://www. saratogashowcaseofhomes.com/

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The full advantage of proper window placement shows off the pool in this 2014 Showcase Home by Witt Construction.

travel from one stop to the next without detouring away to find something to eat.

Even with this streamlined service, it can be difficult to see all of the 12 homes included in the tour in just a day, which is why each $20 ticket is good for every day of the six-day event. Tickets can be purchased right at any of the homes you wish to visit on the day of; at several locations throughout the city; or online beginning August 15.

Proceeds from the event help support two local charities; Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. With the help of the event’s many sponsors, it has generated $900,000 in donations.

“Our goal is to get as many people out as possible; to promote building and to improve the quality of life in Saratoga County,” said Potoker.

On display this year will be the work of the Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Bordeau Builders, James G. Doyle, Executive Builders, Heritage

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

The Amazing Hibiscus Althea Rose of Sharon

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY During the last part of July, I was trying very hard not to complain about the heat. Perhaps I did grumble a bit but I think I did a pretty good job biting my tongue. My wife, Sharon, was having some trouble getting a decent night’s sleep in spite of the window fan blowing at top speed in the bedroom. She kept threatening to buy

Alhea Rose of Sharon

an air conditioner, and I kept insisting that it wasn’t worth it for the few days of excess heat we have to put up with. At night, I’d run the larger window fan at full speed to try and cool the house off and then close all the windows in the morning to trap any

Mallow Hibiscus

coolness I’d gained overnight. As the hot days continued, it became harder and harder to cool the house down as the heat penetrated the structure.

Needless to say, there’s now an air conditioner in our bedroom.

Speaking of air conditioning, it was during a hot July a hundred years ago that Willis Carrier invented air conditioning. Considering how much we love air conditioning, you’d think that he invented it for comfort’s sake. Actually, he was prompted to invent it for a printing shop in Brooklyn that was having trouble with color printing because the paper couldn’t run through the presses properly with the hourly changes in temperature and humidity during summer. Carrier created modern air conditioning and it not only cooled the air but it removed moisture from it as well, in the process making the paper much easier for the presses to handle. I imagine the press operators were thrilled. It soon became apparent that people would enjoy this new air conditioning, and it was installed in restaurants, hotel ballrooms and bars. Establishments with air conditioning did so well that soon everyone wanted it. The rest, as we say, is history. But, I digress.

All around town, I see that the various members of the hibiscus are putting on quite a show. This includes althea, The Rose of Sharon. I have a short row of purple althea that has a double flower much like a carnation that is putting on a nice show. It seems that althea are gaining in popularity.

While mine are double flowering, I greatly admire the single flowering varieties that I’m beginning to see more of. Their flower closely resembles that of the tropical hibiscus that is so popular in the south. These single flowering altheas weren’t available

Mallow Hibiscus

Tropical Hibiscus

when I planted my hedge 10 years ago or I would have surely opted for one of those. Rose of Sharon is available in a wide range of colors but tend toward the reds and lavenders. There are even varieties that have a bi-colored flower and there’s a nice white that I’ve see as well. While the althea is a woody shrub, there’s another hardy hibiscus that is perennial in nature (it dies to the ground in winter) that is well worth commenting on.

Like althea or Rose of Sharon, the mallow hibiscus is a relative of the tropical hibiscus although the flowers are much larger. The showy mallow hibiscus will grow from the ground to a height of 4’ to 6’ during each growing season. Mallow hibiscus flowers range in color from white to deep purple and encompass every shade of pink in between. As if this weren’t enough, the flowers can be as large as a dinner plate! I know you’ve seen these around town since they are in

flower right now. A lot of folks don’t realize that this plant is hardy in our area and will easily survive over winter to return larger and showier each year. Each of the giant flowers that mallow hibiscus produces will only remain open for one day. Fortunately, they produce plenty of buds so the show goes on for at least a couple of weeks and even longer for a wellestablished clump.

If you plant either of these northern members of the hibiscus family, you’ll need to be patient in spring.

Neither the woody shrub althea nor the perennial mallow hibiscus will show any sign of life until spring is well under way. I usually see no sign of life from either in my yard until the lilacs are in bloom. That’s when the first leaves appear on my althea and the mallow hibiscus is just poking a shoot up from the soil. They are amazing plants and easily deserve a place in your garden. Thanks for the read.

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It’s Time To Slow Things Down Slow Cooker Cajun Pork Sliders with Avocado Crème and Pepper & Corn Slaw SERVES: 8

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

Ingredients * Ingredients can be found at the market

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park

Cajun Pulled Pork: 1 ½ cups beer (like Argyle Brewing’s IPA)* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup ketchup

Once the temperature heats up, our slow cookers tend to become a little neglected—after all, no one wants heavy soups and stews when it’s 90 degrees outside! Crockpots are an obvious cold-weather essential, but I’m here to tell you it’s time to dust yours off and take this appliance for a spin during the warmer months too. If you’re accustomed to putting your slow cooker away from March to September, you may want to reconsider; using this handy appliance during the summer will not only spare you from turning the oven on and turning your kitchen into a sauna, but it will allow your dinner to slowly cook itself all day while you head off to work, drive summer camp carpool, or hopefully play outside in the warm, sunny weather. The best part is dinner’s all ready to go when you finally decide it’s time to eat!

Using a slow cooker in the summer is ideal for developing awesome flavors, feeding a crowd, and frankly won’t leave you stranded over the stove for hours. Forget traditional slow cooked stews and cozy casseroles, and try your hand at Crockpot fajitas, corn on the cob, pulled pork, or vegetarian lasagna instead. Better yet how about a slow cooked summer dessert like fruit cobbler or s’mores bars! Armed with a few summer-friendly slow cooker recipes, you can enjoy convenient slow cooked family meals to get you through the second half of summer. Thanks to the Crockpot, cooking meals this summer just got a whole lot cooler.

1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard 1 Tbsp molasses 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 - 3 to 4 pound boneless pork shoulder (or butt)* 1 avocado; finely mashed 1/2 lemon; juiced

16 slider rolls; sliced + toasted (like Rock Hill Bakehouse’s Pane Bello rolls)*

Pepper & Corn Slaw: 1/2 avocado 1/2 lemon, juiced 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp pepper 1 red bell pepper; sliced thin* 1 orange bell pepper; sliced thin* 1 poblano pepper; sliced thin* 1 cup fresh sweet corn; kernels* 4 green onions; chopped*

TOTAL TIME: 8.5 hours

Directions Whisk the beer, vinegar, ketchup, 1/4 cup of the spicy brown mustard, molasses and 1 Tbsp brown sugar in a Slow Cooker.

Combine the remaining 1 Tbsp brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, Creole seasoning, paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Rub the pork all over with the seasonings.

Once hot, add pork and sear on all sides until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).

Add pork to the Slow Cooker and sprinkle with any remaining seasonings and or drippings from the skillet. Cover and cook on low, 8 hours.

After 8 hours, remove the pork from the Slow Cooker and set aside to cool slightly. Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid, then strain into a large skillet and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by one-third (about 10 minutes).

Here are four great reasons to dust off your slow cooker this summer:

It’s Cost-Effective and Energy Efficient.

It Makes Meat Tender.

Cooking with a slow cooker, saves energy without compromising taste. According to the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, using a slow cooker at 200 degrees for 7 hours costs about 9 cents, while using an electric oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour costs about 25 cents.

A slow cooker cooks food slowly at a low temperature — generally between 170 and 280 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of this, leaner and less-expensive, fibrous cuts of meat become more tender — and shrink less.

It’s Great for Entertaining.

It’s so convenient to bring your dish right in the slow cooker to parties and barbecues. The slow cooker keeps the food at the right temperature, and you can serve it straight from the pot. Just plug it in, and your dish is ready to serve when everyone is ready to eat.

You Name It, It Cooks It. Slow cookers don’t just cook up entrees; you can also make appetizers, side dishes, and even desserts with surprising success. There are a variety of recipes in print and online to add to your summer slow cooker recipe collection; including this favorite for Cajun Pork Sliders…

Shred the pork with forks and toss with the newly reduced sauce.

In a small bowl, combine 1 mashed avocado with lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard to make a crème. Stir until combined and set aside.

To make the pepper & corn slaw: puree ½ of an avocado, lemon juice, olive oil and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a blender (if it seems too thick add a tablespoon of water or beer at time to thin) and add to the corn kernels, sliced bell peppers, poblano, chopped green onions and toss gently.

Slice and toast the slider rolls.

Spread a little of the avocado crème on the bottom of each roll. Add the pork, top with pepper & corn slaw, and the top of the roll.

Serving size is 2 sliders per person.

Enjoy!

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Can’t top the ThermoPop

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

Edible Flowers: Not Just for Garnish

by Erin Nudi for Saratoga TODAY

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! I just received a new shipment of thermometers because many Foodie Friends requested the ThermoPop by Thermoworks. It is an affordable but high quality instant read thermometer.

The first rotating display pocket thermometer, the ThermoPop is another innovation from ThermoWorks. A simple button press rotates the display in 90 degree increments. Hold the ThermoPop in either hand or read it when it’s upside down. Any angle is convenient!

Super-Fast readings are within the final degree in only 5 to 6 seconds!

Designed for serious chefs and professionals, the ThermoPop features big digits and a backlight for dark conditions. Molded-in seals and buttons make it splash-proof. Durable construction outlasts similarly priced pocket thermometers. Simple operation reduces user errors. Wide range is suitable for frozen foods and deep fryer testing. Accuracy is guaranteed to

remain within ±2°F (1°C) up to 248°F (120°C). The ergonomic ThermoPop comes in 9 colors. If you’re going to carry a thermometer in your pocket, get a Super-Fast ThermoPop. I often talk about food safety and how easy it is to be good at and also how easy it is to take short cuts and someone gets ill. I hear so much from people that say in my day we ate everything raw and nobody got sick! Maybe that’s true and maybe it’s not but things are different now and we have the knowledge to keep food borne illnesses at bay!

When customers come and ask for fast and accurate instant read my usual answer is how’s 5 to 6 seconds and + or – 2 degrees! I highly recommend this easy to use tool to help make good quality and food safe meals and desserts.

If you stop in to Compliments to the Chef on 46 Marion Ave and talk to Paula or myself we’ll give you a lesson on checking the calibration and using your ThermoPop. Remember my Foodie Friends the “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John and Paula

Edible flowers are gaining in popularity in the culinary world, although they have been used as a food for thousands of years. Flowers not only add an aesthetically pleasing touch to your plate, but they can actually contribute to the flavor and overall experience of the dish as well. They’re used to dress up salads, infuse flavor in oils and vinegars, garnish desserts, or they can be added to drinks.

Flowers ideal for eating include roses, hibiscuses, violets, marigolds, pansies, nasturtiums, lilacs, and squash blossoms. Flowers growing on herbs are often edible as well, such as lavender, basil, chives, dill, mint, rosemary, oregano, and fennel. With herb flowers, the blossoms tend to have a similar taste to the herb itself, except a bit stronger.

Many may not realize roses are in the apple family, and they can be used in many dishes. Their petals have a flavor dependent on the type of rose, color, and growing conditions. They can be sweet, minty, or slightly sour. Roses are infused in honey, syrup, and sugar, or can be added to salads or cupcakes. Like roses, lavender flowers are also quite versatile and adaptable to different dishes. With a faintly citrus

undertone, lavender compliments desserts, baked goods, lemonade, teas, and cocktails.

The best-known cocktail flower is probably the hibiscus. These flowers have a sweet but tart fruity taste, like cranberries. Hibiscuses can be preserved in syrup and placed inside champagne flutes for a colorful and tasty addition to the celebratory drink. Although revered for their inclusion in drinks, they can also be added to salads.

Squash blossoms - from summer squash, zucchini, or pumpkins - are fun to cook with, because they can be deep fried and stuffed with cheese; they can also be baked or added to soups. Since the female blossoms become the actual vegetable, it is advised to choose male flowers for consumption.

While edible flowers can be fun and delicious, there are a few safety rules to keep in mind. First, not all flowers are edible, and even if they are, not all taste good. Only eat flowers you can positively identify, and if you’re unsure, consult a nursery owner or horticulturalist.

Unless they are advertised as edible flowers, do not consume flowers grown commercially because they will likely have pesticides on them. Only eat flowers that have been grown organically - ideally in your own garden. Flowers grown on the side of the road or even in a park may have been exposed to pollution.

When preparing, make sure the flowers are clean with no dirt or bugs. Flowers do not keep well and many can wilt, so do use them as soon as possible after harvesting. Remove the stamen and pistil before eating.

If you’re not growing your own edible flowers, look to purchase them at farmers markets or directly from farms who advertise them.

According to LocalHarvest.com, Eight Mile Creek Farm in Westerlo, Native Farm Flowers in Greenfield, and Fox Creek Farm in Gallupville all offer edible flowers, as well as the Schenectady Greenmarket.

Erin Nudi is a Capital Region food blogger and freelance writer.

Find her at ErinNudi.com.

Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell at TRF Gala This Sunday SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anne Burrell, a star on many Food Network shows including Chef Wanted and Worst Cooks in America, will be making a guest appearance at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s Annual Gala this Sunday, August 9.

The theme of this year’s event showcases Ms. Burrell’s cuisine (“The Foods of Anne Burrell”), and will occur from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Congress Park’s historic Canfield Casino.

In addition to a sit down dinner, guests will enjoy specialty cocktails including a vodka infusion bar provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, dancing

to the New York Players, gift bags and an opportunity to bid on select auction items. These include a leather halter worn

by American Pharoah and a hand painted fiberglass horse painted in the Triple Crown Winner’s colors by legendary racing cartoonist PEB. Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s mission is: “To save Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter.”

Limited seating is still available. For more information, call Mary at (518) 2260028, ext. 103.

Anne Burrell. Courtesy of FoodNetwork.com

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Handicapping Pharoah’s Next Move Continued from front page pulled the football out from his outstretched foot.

In that final eighth of a mile, you could hear the gears turning: What race will American Pharoah target next? (NBC’s Kenny Rice pressed and pressed and pressed, but all he got was that ‘WouldYou-Let-Me-Enjoy-This?’ look from owner Ahmed Zayat and trainer Bob Baffert).

Saratoga-philes will cry Travers, as they are prone to do.

A Mid-Summer Derby with the Kentucky Derby winner jacks up the ‘derbyness’ of the entire day.

It feels more authentic and the New York Racing Association brass will, no doubt, see two cherries verging on three on the slot machine should Zayat point his van up the Northway.

Given 48 hours to think, Zayat made his motives clear: He wants Saratoga and he wants it bad.

“I have made it very clear that I want to go to the Travers,” Zayat said in Ron Mitchell’s BloodHorse. com article. “We are motivated by what defines his legacy. If it were up to me, it would be the Travers.

I have made my desires known to my trainer. He knows what I want.”

There’s no subtext here for Baffert to read into. A trainer’s No. 1 job isn’t to train horses, it’s to placate owners, but Zayat may want to hear Baffert out if he does, in fact, want to ship somewhere south and west of Saratoga Springs.

American Pharoah has toyed with restricted company since March, so staying in his own class is like Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer facing high schoolers. Just three weeks away sits the Grade 1 Pacific Classic at Del Mar against older horses and this could be the chance to release a monster on the older division.

What more can American Pharoah do against the 3-yearolds? He beat the Grade I Wood Memorial winner (Frosted) twice.

He beat the Grade I Santa Anita Derby winner (Dortmund) twice.

He beat the horse that set the mile record at Churchill Downs (Competitive Edge). At this point American Pharoah’s greatest competition are ghosts.

The only reason he would exclusively run against 3-yearolds again (and it would be only one more time) is out of Zayat’s charity to bring him to Saratoga.

The Pharoah is already the Horse of the Year and Champion Three-Year-Old, so what’s to prove? His only challenge over the following two or three races are against older horses. All great 3-year-olds eventually approach the mountain previously summited by older horses. The tenured elites have been waiting.

Back in 2009, a similar line of reasoning was used for the campaigning of Rachel Alexandra.

After she beat her 3-year-old fillies in the Kentucky Oaks by 20 1/4 lengths and then in the Mother Goose by 19 1/4 lengths, what more could she have done against her class?

She also beat 3-year-old males in the Preakness and the Haskell. What more could she have done against them? The only logical step, in the spirit of competition, was the older males. It squeezed everything out of Rachel Alexandra to “raise the rafters” at the Spa, but she did it, even at the expense of her 4-year-old year.

As it stands, American Pharoah hasn’t been tested since the Kentucky Derby and he seems to be getting better, as hard as that is to believe, which makes the Travers a hard sell from a pure athletic perspective. That, and American Pharoah will scare

away more horses than the ghost of Ramesses II. The only way the Travers has much of a chance is to bump its purse up from $1.25 million to $2 million, and it struck a happy medium at $1.6 million. That will attract more victims. A purse of that size will ensure a full field instead of five or six horses running for second.

Saratoga stands to benefit from increased attendance, betting handle and patrons’ trips to the Shake Shack should American Pharoah show.

“I was very surprised that Saratoga raised their purse,” Zayat said. “I have not asked (racetrack

representatives) for a nickel. I had zero financial discussions with them. The purse raise came as a surprise to me.”

Saratoga stands to earn that extra $350,000 back and then some.

The other argument for the Travers is the mere fact that this is the only crack a 3-yearold colt gets at it. It’s the MidSummer Derby, after all. The last Triple Crown winner to run in the Travers was Affirmed, but there’s no Alydar stepping into quarter-inch bends to, at the very least, make American Pharoah appear mortal.

With all his time parading around the East Coast, a trip to

the Pacific Ocean is only fair to the fans out west. Something for Baffert to think about, assuming the thinking hasn’t already been done for him.

It’s too early for the Saratoga Springs Chamber of Commerce to lace Broadway with American Pharoah banners, but in the meantime it’s worth basking in what he’s done and the hope in what remains.

Brendan O’Meara is the author of Six Weeks in Saratoga: How Three-Year-Old Filly Rachel Alexandra Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year, now out in paperback.

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Friends Supporting Friends “It’s taken a long time for Mike to finally bring a horse up here and we wanted to be here to support him and besides we knew how much fun we’d have being together in Saratoga” — Jayne Johnson

by Marilyn Lane for Saratoga TODAY Veteran trainer Mike Tomlinson came to Saratoga for the first time ever last week, and when asked what took him so long, he answered like a true horseman, “I didn’t want to come until I had the right horse.”

We were enjoying a cool breeze under the trees just a few feet away from a big handsome, bright-eyed bay colt. Barbados was smacking his lips and nodding his head as if he knew he was “the right horse.”

Mike didn’t come alone, assistant trainer Billy Lawson accompanied the horse on the flight and served here as his groom and

full-time attendant. It was the Texan’s first trip to the Spa and Billy casually offered, “I’m loving it here.”

Mikes’ wife, Vicki took a break from her duties in horsemen’s hospitality at Ellis Park to enjoy a firsthand look at Saratoga and Barbados owners, Suzanne and Paul Hanifl were also here, and eager to compete at this historic meet for the first time.

Barbados wasn’t able to get a win in the Amsterdam last Saturday but his connections understand the game and took it in stride. The trainer summed it up perfectly, “He proved he belongs with these kinds of horses and that in itself is pleasing. (Barbados finished third). We’ll take him back home to Churchill and if everything continues to go well, you might see us back for the King’s Bishop.”

Dr. Mike Johnson and his wife Jayne came to support their friend’s first Spa contender. Mike T, as

they call him, has trained for the Johnsons for many years. Dr. Mike and Jayne had purchased Colonel Sanders former home and property in 2003 and it was just down the road from Tomlinson’s farm. Mike T helped them lay it out to create a Thoroughbred nursery.

The Johnsons have bred, boarded and raised horses for more than twenty years. They originally built their business catering to Midwest breeders so Mike T and Vicki, both natives of Oklahoma, fit right in.

Dr. Mike has a thriving veterinary practice. He services the equine community and maintains a small animal practice at his clinic in Simpsonville, KY, just a few miles closer to Louisville than Shelbyville.

He does all the broodmare work for Johnson & Johnson Farm. They average foaling more than 20 mares each season. Jayne manages the day-to-day operations and handles all of the transporting of mares to

the breeding sheds. She preps both their own horses for sales along with those belonging to clients. They consistently keep a horse or two in training and we may see them back in Saratoga in a few weeks when their New York-bred Freud filly, Freudie Anne is expected to run.

The overachieving bay filly is trained

by Eddie Kenneally.

Dr. Mike and Jayne enjoyed a career high back in 2011 when Coolmore Stud bought one of their weanlings at the Keeneland November Sales. The Irish group may have been saving a special name for a deserving colt, and the excitement began building when noted trainer Wesley Ward kept telling them how special No Nay Never was.

He was a big, stout, gorgeous individual and the son of Scat Daddy was indeed a special kind of fast. He broke his maiden at first asking during Keeneland’s spring meet and then

flew across the pond to set a course record in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. He closed out his juvenile season by capturing the six-furlong Prix Morny (Gr l) at Deauville.

No Nay Never came back at three to beat older sprinters in the Woodland Stakes at Keeneland.

He was the favorite in the 2014 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint and just missed winning his final race. No Nay Never went to stud at Coolmore Stud in Ireland earlier this year.

These were exciting times for breeders who never dreamed they might produce an international star performer and the Tomlinsons and the Johnsons shared the journey—not usually on location but on Horse Racing Television (HRTV).

That great network provided so many memorable days for all of us and any time you were in the great room at the Johnson residence, there was HRTV covering racing, as it deserves to be covered.

If you wonder why No Nay Never takes up so much space here, it’s because he’s so tied to the group. Jayne had had her eye on Exclusive Native fillies for potential

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Barbados wins third straight in January’s $150,000 Hutcheson Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Photo by Lauren King.

No Nay Never, a graded or group stakes winner in three countries, enjoys a romp at Coolmore Stud in Ireland.

broodmares and when she saw Cat’s Eye Witness entered in a claiming race, she asked Mike T to claim her.

He did and trained her to a maiden score. No Nay Never was the mare’s second foal and Johnsons later sold the mare and an in utero full brother to No Nay Never to Coolmore.

Jayne and Dr. Mike foaled him and Jayne soon thereafter delivered the pair to Ashford Stud (also called Coolmore-America), or as Jayne told it at the time. “I unloaded them at Ashford and thought ‘this is like Disneyland for horses.’ I never dreamed anything like this would happen, and now I have to laugh when I look back to how nervous I was to put up the $30,000 to get that mare.” She went on, “‘Kitty’ is in Ireland now and in foal to Frankel!”

of the year in that final year when his father suffered a debilitating stroke and the young cowboy had to return to the family ranch.

“My dad had raced Quarter Horses and Paints but I liquidated that stock and a buddy and I began to break Thoroughbreds for other people,” Mike stated. “I guess it was just a natural progression for me to take out a trainer’s license after racing came to Oklahoma.” Remington Park opened in Oklahoma City in 1988 and Mike began training there in ’89.

Natural talent eventually led Mike on to the bluegrass and he and his wife have maintained homes in Kentucky since 1996. His circuit now is basically eight months in

The two couples enjoyed a night on the town Saturday night.. Starting with dinner at Jacob and Anthony’s, then crossing the street for some late night dancing at the Parting Glass.

Vicki tells it this way, “I wanted to go there (Parting Glass) because I heard the bartender galloped Fu Peg (Fusaichi Pegasus, stakes winner of 6 races, $1,994,400 and 2000 Kentucky Derby winner),” Mike T admitted.

“I haven’t had so much fun since my rodeo days.” Wow, that’s saying something because Mike T has always maintained, “those years were probably the most fun I’ve ever had.”

Mike rodeoed from 1976-81 and was on the lead to be the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s rookie

Kentucky and four in Florida. In earlier years he used to be a regular at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, AR. His greatest training success came at Oaklawn with an upset victory in the 2003 Arkansas Derby with Sir Cherokee. The winner took home a purse of $300,000 and earned a ticket to the Kentucky Derby. However, a start in the Run

For The Roses was not to be. Sir Cherokee was diagnosed with a minor injury to a rear leg the morning of the race. All these years later you could still hear the disappointment in Mike’s voice when he said, “It was tough to be so close and then have to scratch but as they say, this is not a game for guys in short pants.”

It’s rather ironic that Funny Cide ended up winning the 2003 Kentucky Derby, and Barbados was stabled in Saratoga with Barclay Tagg, Funny Cide’s trainer.

Let’s hope some Derby luck rubbed off on Mike T and that this gifted trainer might bring a string of horses to race in Saratoga next year.

And certainly we root for the entire group to come back for the King’s Bishop. Saratoga loves you all!

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Unbridled Affair Gala Raises Over 100k Photos by Francesco D’Amico

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The seventh annual gala for CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, “An Unbridled Affair,” took place Thursday, July 30 at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs. Money raised will benefit the programs and services at CAPTAIN, which address issues such as youth homelessness, poverty, bullying, hunger, academic failure and family dysfunction. Gala chairs Patricia Pendergast Novo and Aimee Garrett Taylor organized an enjoyable evening featuring silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner and dancing.

Richard Ferguson, Lisa Lengyer, Michael Lengyer.

Dogwood Stable owners and gala honorees Cot & Anne Campbell.

Seattle Slew owners Dr. Jim & Sally Hill.

Tami Cordero & David Cassidy.

Christina Frangella & Leah Ferrone.

Honorary gala chairs Jennifer & Gary Contessa with CAPTAIN’s Youth and Family Services Executive Director Sue Catroppa.

Melissa D’Andrea, Marie Masterson, Mayor Joanne Yepsen.

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Equine Advocates Honors PEB and Bill Heller Benefit Raises $174K for Charity

SARATOGA SPRINGS — One of the highlights of the summer, Equine Advocates held their 14th Annual Awards dinner and Charity Auction on Thursday, July 30 at Canfield Casino. Equine Advocates’ mission is to rescue, protect and prevent the abuse of horses through education, investigations, rescue operations and operating a horse sanctuary.

Renowned and beloved equine cartoonist PEB (Pierre Bellocq) was honored for his contributions to the art world and for giving a humane and sensitive perspective on horse

racing through his work. A special equine protection award was given to acclaimed author Bill Heller for writing “After the Finish Line – The Race to End Horse Slaughter in America” and for founding “The Ferdinand Fee,” a program that helps protects race horses from slaughter. The live auction this year was particularly remarkable with items such as rare, out-of print PEB artwork, a Kentucky Derby experience and a halter won by American Pharoah. The auctions raised over $110,000 alone.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Sarah Egbert with Bill Heller, who was honored at the event.

Mick Rogers, Chuck Cronin, Monica Cronin, Sabina Rogers, Frank Belliva, Anthony DePaula.

Auctioneer Martin Seelye and Sue Thorne.

Equine Advocates Co-Founder Susan Wagner (left) and her sister Karen Wagner (right) with honored guest PEB.

Remi Belocq and his father PEB.

Duane Raglin and Brianna Mott.

Wilame Piteri, Aline Piteri, Cheri Monaco, Peter Farrell.

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News & Notes Week Three Highlights at Saratoga Race Course: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame: Saratoga’s feature race is the Grade 2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame for 3-year-olds on the turf. The stakes will follow the induction ceremony for the class of 2015 into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees are jockey Chris Antley, trainer King Leatherbury, and racehorses Lava Man and Xtra Heat. The ceremony will be held at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Taste NY: Craft Beer: Offering track patrons the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers produced exclusively by New

York State breweries. The day’s featured breweries are Brown’s Brewing Co. and Lake Placid Brewery. The tasting will be held each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion.

Sampling fee applies.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Whitney Day: The Grade 1, $1.25 million Whitney, one of North America’s premier races for older horses, will top the a blockbuster card of racing that includes five stakes as part of the Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing. The winner of the prestigious race will be feted with a special customdesigned horse blanket made of Marylou Whitney pink roses. The Whitney Handicap will also be distinguished by a sterling silver, three-handled

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chalice trophy that will be designated for the winning owner of the race. The trophy is adorned with the Whitney crest to commemorate one of Saratoga’s most historic races.

The day’s card also includes the Grade 1 Longines Test for 3-year-old fillies and the Grade 2 Fasig-Tipton Waya for older fillies and mares on the turf atop the festival card.

Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing: The seventh annual Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing will return to celebrate the rich partnership between NYRA and Fasig-Tipton with a variety of special events. The Festival of Racing is part of the lead up to Fasig-Tipton’s pair of yearling auctions at the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion in Saratoga Springs.

The annual festival includes the return of the “Best Turned Out Horse” award, during which Fasig-Tipton will recognize the hard work that goes into daily grooming with a special prize for the groom of the best-turned-out horse

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participating in the Whitney.

The award will be presented to the winning groom in the winner’s circle prior to the race.

Fashion Saturdays: Designed to highlight the tradition of style and glamour in thoroughbred racing, the weekly event will feature various local fashion retailers and spas throughout the season.

Prizes for the best-dressed man and woman will be awarded each Saturday afternoon, including participation in a trophy presentation for the Fashion Saturday race.

In celebration of the annual Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing, officials from FasigTipton will select the bestdressed man and woman for this edition of the contest.

Participating shops include Bumble Beads Boutique, Good Shot Design, Lifestyles of Saratoga, The National and Rumors Salon & Spa. NYRA Community Outreach Booth: The NYRA Community Outreach Booth will host the

Toys for Tots Foundation, a national movement organized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect new, unwrapped toys to distribute as holiday gifts for less fortunate children. The Capital Region Toys for Tots campaign works with more than 200 community agencies to distribute toys and serves more than 200,000 children. At the Community Outreach Booth, the Capital Region Toys for Tots program will give its toy collection an early head start by accepting monetary donations and new, unwrapped toys.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Jockey Legends Day: A number of the greatest riders in the history of thoroughbred racing will gather at Saratoga Race Course for the second annual Jockey Legends Day. Saratoga favorites Angel Cordero, Jr., Ramon Dominguez and Richard Migliore are among the former jockeys who will sign autographs from noon to

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1 p.m. outside the Jockey Silks Room with a suggested donation of $10 to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, presented by Fasig-Tipton. Also scheduled to appear are Braulio Baeza, Jorge Chavez, Jean Cruguet, Robbie Davis, Pat Day, Jean-Luc Samyn, Nick Santagata, Jacinto Vasquez, Jorge Velasquez and Manny Ycaza. All will be recognized in a special red-carpet ceremony on the track after the fifth race.

percent discount at select concession stands each Monday of the meet. Participating locations include Four Star Dave, Toga Burgers, Paddock Pizza, Finishline Sabrett, Sams and Clams and Panini. The discount is available to season pass holders who present their season pass and to season ticket holders who show their new season ticket holder perks card at participating on-track locations. Tobacco and lottery sales are excluded. Season ticket holders may pick up their new perks card at the NYRA Box Office at Saratoga Race Course.

Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing: The Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing continues with the weekend’s second installment of the “Best Turned Out Horse” award, which will be presented to the winning groom in the winner’s circle prior to the day’s feature race, the Alydar.

Taste NY: Food and Artisans: Returning for the 2015 summer meet, Taste NY: Food & Artisans is a lively on-track market of nearly 20 food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York State.

Products include jams, honey, baked goods and hand-crafted soap, amongst other items. The market will be held each Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion.

Low Rollers Handicapping Contest: Sunday will feature the return of the Low Rollers Handicapping Contest, which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live money and $10 to the prize pool. Participants must select five races on which to place live $2 win, place and show wagers on five different horses in five different races. Only Saratoga horses are accepted for contest play. Guests are invited to register on the first floor of the grandstand by the lower Carousel before post time for the day’s fifth race. The tournament will be held each Sunday of the meet.

NYRA Community Outreach Booth: The NYRA Community Outreach Booth will host the Knights of Columbus Saratoga

Hockey’s iconic Stanley Cup will appear at Saratoga Race Course for a photo op on Monday to benefit Double H Ranch

Council #246, which offers financial assistance and mutual aid to sick, disabled and needy members and their families, as well as social and intellectual fellowship promoted through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Berkshire Bank Family Mondays: Monday will be highlighted by the newly expanded and enhanced Berkshire Bank Family Mondays, presented by Mister Softee from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion.

The weekly family festival will enable families and children to experience and enjoy a wide array of games, attractions, and educational activities against the backdrop of historic Saratoga Race Course, including the opportunity to pet a retired thoroughbred. Schools, PTAs and non-profit organizations will have an opportunity to fundraise for their operations during Berkshire Bank Family Mondays. Both The New York Racing Association and Berkshire Bank will supplement the money raised each week with

matching grants. The featured organization today is the ScotiaGlenville Education Foundation.

NYRA Community Outreach Booth, featuring the Stanley Cup: The NYRA Community Outreach Booth will host the Double H Ranch, a year-round camp in Lake Luzerne dedicated to providing specialized programs and support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.

The Double H Ranch will host a special fundraiser at the Community Outreach Booth from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. featuring the 2015 Stanley Cup. Fans will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the iconic National Hockey League championship trophy with a donation to the Double H Ranch. This special opportunity was spearheaded by Kevin Dineen, assistant coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, whose team captured the championship and took home the Cup for the second time in three years this past season.

Saratoga Season Pass and Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Day: All Saratoga season pass and season-long reserved seat ticket holders will receive a 15

Season pass and ticket holders are invited to visit nyra.com/seasonperks for various other discounts and special offers that will be available over the course of the 2015 season.

Low Rollers Handicapping Contest: A contest that allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play returns for a second day. Guests are invited to register on the first floor of the grandstand by the lower Carousel before post time for the day’s fifth race.

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An August Gathering Of Friends

by Tom Amello for Saratoga TODAY Despite marketing Saratoga Race Course as the summer place to be, the race meeting is an August happening. Upstate locals own the four early racing days and final week; long distance travelers arriving for limited or extended stays own the rest. “Shippers” make their annual pilgrimage to the Mecca of Thoroughbred racing as much for reuniting with friends as for the racing. Putting yammering about change aside, reuniting with old friends, connecting with new folks, and missing others are central to the overall Saratoga Race Course experience.

Residing in the region and on-track every day, my meet is made early. It begins with bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches at Five Points Grocery and Trackside Grill, reconnecting with folks like NYRA Director of Communications John Durso, Jr., Tony P., lord of the press box, Lady M. of fillyradio.com, Teresa G. of Brooklyn Backstretch, Frankie’s Wright Street parking lot

crew, Larry the Bartender, Dan and Victoria of America’s Best Racing, Charlie the Wright Street traffic guy, Richie C. and his Saratoga Lake family, Willy from mutuels, The Wizard, to name a few. Yet to arrive are Vinman and the TrackJudge.

Then there’s Ronny and Dan. Ronny and Dan occupy two “reserved” seats, lawn chairs that is, facing the afternoon sun at the edge of the flower garden adorning the Nelson Avenue Grandstand entrance.

The At the Post paddock bar is on your left; the Ronny and Dan “box” just to your right. Bill-back baseball capped Ron, a retired Atlantic City pit boss, bears the deep bronze tan and hard accent of a Rockaway Beach surfer. Hatless Dan is the more reserved but no less interesting member of this duo. Ronny and Dan are Brooklyn-born and bred lifetime friends who have been holding court at Saratoga Race Course for 35 years. These are ‘meat and potatoes,’ blue collar, Morning Telegraph, Daily Racing Form, no I-Pad, picnic cooler carrying, we-know-where-the-betting-windows-are racing fans, and marketing geniuses whose task it is to grow our game ought to study and bottle these guys.

But joyful reconnecting is tempered by the missing. Lee Tomlinson was one of this game’s few true innovators. Frustrated from a run of losing tickets on races contested over “off ” tracks, Lee threw himself into research, poring over results charts. He developed a formula grounded in sire and dam sire pedigree. The formula produced a number, rating a horse’s potential for success on surfaces labeled “off.” He applied the same

approach to turf, giving birth to “Mudders and Turfers.” I found the Tomlinson numbers through a fellow tracker, “X-Ray”, a horse-playing radiologist, and contacted Lee. We became close friends, spending time together handicapping, dining at fine Saratoga restaurants and laughing. He was full of good humor. After years of self-publishing his numbers, Daily Racing Form made him an offer he couldn’t refuse, making Tomlinson numbers an integral part of DRF past performances for all horseplayers.

Lee Tomlinson was a gentleman. I never heard him speak ill of anyone; I cannot imagine anyone speaking ill of him. To paraphrase Arthur Miller’s Willy Loman, Lee Tomlinson was “not only liked, he was well-liked!” He was a good handicapper, using only the information in the racing form (and his numbers, of course!).

Sadly, Lee became gravely ill.

My last memory of Lee is of him silently standing in a trackside box, panning the expanse and drinking in a view of the race course for what he knew to be his last time.

“Parlay” Phil and I met at a dinner arranged by Lee Tomlinson at the old Packhorse Restaurant off exit 13N of the Northway. He was a retired Wall Street investment banker and a life-long NY race tracker. Phil spent the entire meet in Saratoga. We immediately connected. A major portion of his betting action involved parlays. He would complete handicapping a race card in the morning, plan his parlay plays, arrive at noon, and bet the entire card! He used the same pari-mutuel window, and the clerk gave him his handle, “Parlay”

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Phil. Once Phil bet the card, he spent the rest of the day making additional plays. If a parlay ran out in an early race, he re-wrote the play forward into another race. If he saw betting action on a horse he had ignored, he made a play including the “live” horse. If he saw a horse he liked ignored by the public going to post at long odds, he made a play. “Parlay Phil” was his name, but action was his game. When he was right on his parlay plays, Phil turned a modest wager into a well-leveraged payoff. When he was wrong, he often saved the day’s parlay bankroll with an action play. Win or lose, it was off to The Wishing Well for his unique libation, a “007” (7-parts Vodka, 1 part Gin, olives and onions) and tomorrow’s card! My Saratoga meet is punctuated by ephemeral moments reflecting on the absence of friends like Lee Tomlinson and “Parlay” Phil.

Saratoga’s race meet is about horses, but what are horses without people?

Tom Amello began his Thoroughbred education over 50

years ago, learning the game from his father and uncle, two old-time New York punters who never met a favorite they could like! In 1984, Tom created his own database of New York trainers & horses that became the foundation for his Saratoga selection sheet, Trackfacts, which debuted at the 1989 Spa meet and continues to be available at Saratoga Race Course. In 1992, Trackfacts the OTB television show debuted. Trackfacts Live covered New York and national racing. In addition, Tom has conducted numerous handicapping seminars and workshops, including participation in “Count Down to…” programs at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and the annual NYRA Open House at Saratoga Race Course. In 2013, Tom published Playing the Odds Board: Gateway to the Game ™, a guide that makes racing and betting easier to understand and more fun for those new to Thoroughbred racing. Tom is a member of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters. Contact Tom at trkfacts@nycp.rr.ocm.

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Puzzles

Across 1 Handhold 6 Part of a comparison 10 Montreal Protocol concerns 14 “Men in Trees” star 15 Roadside chain, for short 16 Take __ at: try to wallop 17 Sean who played Samwise Gamgee 18 Dash 19 Arum family tuber 20 Egyptian menace 21 Quantum theory pioneer 23 Glides 26 Heart part?

27 Texter’s “... but that may just be me” 28 Fertile deposit 31 Elizabeth of “Martha Marcy May Marlene” 32 Facetious Appalachian portmanteau 35 Old blade 36 Like some grazers 37 Span. girl 41 Smart alecks 44 Complexity 47 Inscribed marker 48 High-tech worker 49 Taken out, in a way 51 Back in the day 53 Rare pro golf feat 56 Daughter of Loki 57 “We Three Kings” kings 58 Joining device 59 Ring material 62 Desierto’s lack 63 Ravel’s “Gaspard de la __” 64 Nice book 65 Treated 66 Mdse. containers 67 Pool events Down 1 Chinese tea 2 Nessman of WKRP 3 Be a team 4 Turkish skewer 5 Friends you may never see 6 “... forswear thin potations and to addict __ to sack”: Falstaff

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7 Havana “How do” 8 Trojan War hero 9 Like some rude jokes, briefly 10 Disaster 11 Cookout fare 12 Wait to land, perhaps 13 Reserved, with “for” 22 Style 23 Takes it slow, in a way 24 “Yes!” 25 Chuckleheads 29 Hitch 30 Safari coverings 33 Kind of telescope 34 Songwriter Green

38 1991 “Favorite Album - Country” American Music Award winner 39 1970 sci-fi film starring Joan Crawford in her last big-screen performance 40 Regarding 42 Start of a favorite-meal reminiscence 43 1998 “King Lear” Olivier Award winner 44 Doctrines 45 Anger 46 Harass 50 “This I Promise You” band 52 Bottled-up type?

54 Boor 55 Similar 60 Scrap for Fido 61 Video game letters

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Either, Neither Either means one or the other but not both of two things.

It’s either higher taxes or some cutbacks.

Neither means not one and not the other of two things.

Under the new agreement, neither party may transfer its rights.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

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Croquet for a Cause Upcoming SARATOGA SPRINGS — An amateur croquet tournament accompanied bourbon tasting, cigar rolling, a silent auction and music at the AIM Services Inc. 2nd Annual “Croquet on the Green” on Tuesday, August 4. AIM Services, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the “power of potential” in people with disabilities, including those with traumatic brain injuries. Through community and residential programs, advocacy and education, dedicated professionals focus on assisting individuals achieve their personal goals while promoting a sense of selfconfidence and well-being.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Galas

National Museum of Dance Tango Gala Saturday, August 8 at 7 p.m.

Located at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Music from the band TS Ensemble and a special performance from Tango Pasiόn will entertain guests as they enjoy dinner from Mazzone Hospitality. Awards will be presented to Mark Morris and Rudolf Nureyev (the latter, posthumously) as they will be inducted into the Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame. Dancer and actress Chita Rivera will also be recognized for her contributions to the arts and will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Gary Dake, Aimee Taylor, Christopher Lyons, Alison and Jim Norton.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the National Museum of Dance at 518-584-2225 x3001.

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Gala Featuring the Foods of Anne Burrell Sunday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Located at the Canfield Casino, 1 Congress Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

AIM Services Senior Director Christopher Lyons and Executive Director June MacClelland.

Food Network star Anne Burrell cooks up an evening of fine dining complemented by specialty cocktails. There will be a Vodka Infusion Bar by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and music by the New York Players. Experience packages and stallion seasons will be auctioned off. Proceeds go toward the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, which seeks to save horses from abuse, neglect and slaughter.

To purchase tickets go to trfinc.org/event/the-foods-of-anne-burrell/

The crowd watches last year’s winner Brian Davis.

Bobby Wassman, Susan Wassman, Bob Wassman Jr.

One Fine Day Benefit for Shelters of Saratoga Tuesday, August 25 at 1 p.m.

Located at Union Gables, 55 Union Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

The City of Saratoga Springs Centennial will be celebrated at Union Gables Bed and Breakfast with live music, excellent food and signature drinks. This is also an opportunity to see distinguished track announcer Tom Durkin, who recently retired, as the emcee for this event. There will be a silent auction and all of the proceeds benefit the Shelters of Saratoga, which helps homeless individuals get back on their feet.

To purchase tickets go to sheltersofsaratoga.org/events/ one-fine-day/. Please RSVP by August 18.

Health, History and Horses Charity Gala Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

Located at Longfellow’s restaurant, 500 Union Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

Presented by the Ladies of Charity Saratoga Vicariate, funds from the gala benefit established charities in Saratoga and Warren/Washington Counties such as Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters and tuition support programs. There will be hot and cold food stations, a cash bar, a raffle, live music and a silent auction.

Dave Shantz enjoying the garden party.

To purchase tickets go to ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.

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Saratoga Hospital Gala Nets $380K SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital hosted its 33rd Annual Summer Gala on Wednesday, August 5 at Polo Meadow.

The theme for this year was “Caddyshack” and many got into the spirit with golf attire and bright summer ensembles. Dinner was prepared by Executive Chef Shawn Nash. There was a silent auction as well as a live auction, conducted by the auctioneers from Fasig-Tipton.

Lisa and Robert Mosher held the winning bid for the Kentucky Derby experience while Chad and Kim Beatty won the bid on the Bonacio home makeover. The “Swing of Fire,” a backyard masterpiece with three porch swings and a fire pit, went to Dave Collins.

The “Swing of Fire” was built and donated by Teakwood Builders, Balzer and Tuck Architecture, Mohawk Heating Company, Legacy Timber Frames, Winslow Painting, New Dimensions Outdoor Services and Shannon Rose Design. All proceeds benefit the programs and services at the Saratoga Community Health Center.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Jannie Manz, Deborah Gerber, Valleri James, Patty Smith, Angela Knapp.

Miriam Wyllie, Mike Cross, Janine Baldwin.

The Caddyshack models: Anne Hobday, Adam Cresko, Seamus Caffrey, Janie Wilkinson, Ryan Lewis Merritt.

Honorary Chairs John Hendrickson & Marylou Whitney.

Congressman Paul Tonko & Amy Raimo.

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LOCAL BRIEFS located at the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga at 5 Williams St. in Saratoga Spring. For more information and details, please call Janet Haskell (518) 884-4110.

School Supplies Needed Franklin Community Center is in need of school supplies for children in the area. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Franklin Community Center is located at 10 Franklin Street, Saratoga Springs. Items needed include: backpacks, binders of all sizes, colored pencils, crayons, markers, fine tip dry erase markers, scissors, plastic pocket folders, pencils, pencil sharpeners, loose leaf paper, highlighters, composition notebooks, headphones, glue sticks, erasers. For more information about Franklin Community Center please visit www.franklincommunitycenter.org

History, Legends, Lore and More Guided Walking Tour A 90 Minute Walking Tour concentrates on historic Congress Park and the colorful characters that helped make Saratoga what it is. This guided tour of legends and lore will walk you through history while sipping the famous mineral waters and strolling through the Victorian Congress Park. Tours take place in July and August, each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tours will take place rain or shine and leave from the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. $5.00 per person, children under 12 are free. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center (518) 587-3241, http://www. saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com/.

Volunteers Needed Are you 55 and over looking for a volunteer opportunity? Saratoga County Retired and Senior Volunteer program is looking to recruit kitchen volunteers to assist with serving meals and clean up for the Senior Nutrition Program. Days are flexible with your schedules Monday-Friday.

Hours are between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the meal site is

Veteran Volunteers Needed The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association provides military burial ceremonies for all branches of service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We are always looking for veterans to join us, no matter what branch you served in (male or female); you must have been honorably discharged. You can choose which day of the week (Monday-Friday) that you want to volunteer. For information go to our website www.snchga. com or contact Mark Brockway at brockway18@hvwisp.net , phone (518) 260-9933 or contact the Cemetery Administration Office 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871, Phone (518)-581-9128.

Elderly Nutrition Program The Saratoga County Office of the Aging Elderly Nutrition Program is currently distributing the Farmers’ Markets Coupons to those who qualify. Coupons can be picked up at the Office for the Aging at 152 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Coupons will also be available at the Office for the Aging information events throughout the county at various meal sites. For more information call (518) 884-4100.

Discovery Box Program Volunteers This mentoring program is designed to help young children improve their reading and understand of what they have read.

A Discovery Box is a decorated theme box that includes related books and language and art activities. Using the box, volunteers will work individually with a child, foster a love of books, help raise comprehension levels, and share the enjoyment of reading. We are looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year throughout Saratoga County. Volunteers would go in for about a half hour once a week. Orientation and support will be provided. This is a very rewarding opportunity to participate in. RSVP volunteers are men and women age 55 and older who use their lifetime skills

to provide a great range of services to community organizations. If you are interested please contact Janet Haskell at (518) 884-4110.

Jailhouse Rock 5K Race to benefit Brookside Museum and the Saratoga County Historical Society. The race will be held on August 15, 2015, 8:30 a.m. The race starts at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Registrations are accepted now through day of race.

Annual Benefit Tournament for Code Blue of Saratoga Springs Airway Meadows will be holding the annual benefit tournament on Saturday, August 15, 2015 with check-in at 11:30 a.m. The format is an 18 hole, 4-player scramble. Afterwards there will be a BBQ picnic during the awards announcements. There will be prizes for low gross/low net teams and other on course competitions. In addition, there will be a raffle drawing, silent auction and a live auction. Cost is $89 per player and deadline for entry is August 9th. Hole sponsor signs are also available for $60 each. Call Airway Meadows Golf Club at (518) 792-4144 for more information or visit our website www.airwaymeadowsgolf.com.

9th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck and Bike Show On Saturday, August 22, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge # 2466 will hold its 9th Annual Car Show. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We have over 50 awards to registered vehicles.

Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Come see the contestant vehicles. Registration starts at 9 a.m. until noon and awards around 3:30 p.m.

Contestant registration is $10; spectators are free. Rain date is Sunday, August 30.

For Information call John Harrington @ 518-322-1551 or Mike Bendetti @ 495-0240 or visit the website: http://www. elks.org/SharedElksOrg/lodges/ files/2466_Carshowflyer2015.pdf

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The Stone That Started the Rippel The Stone That Started the Rippel, a play dramatizing a modern-day reunion of four suffragists, written by local author Patricia A. Nugent, will be performed on Wednesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. in Filene Hall at Skidmore College. “The Stone that Started the Ripple” is a humorous yet historical representation of a reunion of the women who initiated the crusade for women’s right to vote. Using their actual words from the 1800’s, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Lucretia Mott offer commentary on the status of women’s issues today. A cast of five women, directed by Lezlie Dana, brings these important historical figures to life. All proceeds will benefit the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. Tickets purchased prior to August 10 are $12 each, as are student tickets.

After August 10, tickets are $15 each. To reserve a seat, send a check to Saratoga County League of Women Voters, c/o Mary Lou Classen, 4 Blue Spruce Lane, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 . Tickets may also be ordered directly online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-stone-that-started-the-rippletickets-17737920598. For more information, including group sales, call (518) 877-8874.

The Health, History and Horses Charity Gala Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Vicariate. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga and Warren/ Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs.

Thursday, August 27, 2015, 6 -9 p.m. at Longfellow’s Restaurant , 500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. Complimentary Beer & Wine the for the first hour, hot & cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction & four seasons basket raffle. Cost is $65 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. For tickets visit, www. ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. For more information contact Carol at (518) 584-7496. Attire is summer festive.

Run to the Finish Line to End Hunger – Food Drive On Friday, August 28 we will be holding a food drive at the Saratoga Race Track Community Booth,.

Donate 3 non-perishables to Saratoga EOC’s Food Pantry and receive a free giveaway from NYRA. Suggested items: Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, rice, soup, vegetables.

Run for the Horses The Sixth Annual Run for the Horses, which has been selected as a Saratoga Centennial Event, will be held Saturday morning, September 5, 2015 at the Orenda Pavilion at the Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs.

The 5K course is certified and all proceeds benefit local non-profits that rescue and provide second careers or homes for ex-racehorses.

The Run for the Horses begins with a 7 a.m. check-in and will benefit these locally based organizations that rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and retire ex-racehorses. Check-in is at 7:00am. The Kids Fun Run will start at 8:00am and the 5K Race will start at 8:30am. There will be refreshments and prizes in all race/walk divisions. Runners finishing 19th and 15th place will each be presented with a Saratoga Centennial-shirt by members from the Centennial Committee. Pre-race registration for the event is $20. Race day registration is $25. For more information call Mary Abbruzzese at (518) 226-0028, or to register, please visit http://www.trfinc.org/event/ run-for-the-horses-5k/.

Feast of the Fields Feast of the Fields takes place Thursday, September 17, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club to benefit Saratoga PLAN. Attendees will recognize local conservation heroes while enjoying the bounty of locally grown produce prepared by some of Saratoga County’s best chefs. Continuing its ten-year tradition, Feast of the Fields pairs area restaurants and farms, in an effort to promote sustainable agriculture, support the regional economy, and provide greater awareness of conserving area farms and the importance of buying and eating locally raised food. The evening will also include musical entertainment, a silent auction and a reception honoring local residents who have contributed significantly to the Saratoga region’s quality of life through conservation. For more information, visit http:// www.saratogaplan.org/events /feast-fields/.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Family Friendly Event

Friday, August 7 Saratoga Shakespeare Co. Presents: “Shipwrecked” Bernhard Theater, Skidmore College Campus, Black Box, 8 p.m.

The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left 19th -century England spellbound. Dare to be whisked away in a story of the high seas, populated by exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus.

Shipwrecked examines how far we are willing to blur the line between fact and fiction in order to leave our mark on the world. All shows at 8 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. $20 general admission, $15 children and senior citizens, For more information call (518) -428-2703.

Free Movies in the Park in Ballston Spa Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 8:30 p.m.

Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the ninth summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association. The movies are projected onto a large screen on the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at dusk, approximately 8:30-8:45 p.m. All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available, courtesy of North Star Church. “Cinderella” is the featured film on August 7 (rain date August 8). All films are family-friendly.

Saturday, August 8 Annual Cardboard Boat Races Fort Hardy Beach, Route 29, Schuylerville, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (rain date August 9) New this year, Firefighters Challenge

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Race. Hudson Crossing Park presents a family fun day that’s free for spectators, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Best photos opportunities are from noon – 2 p.m. On-site registration and construction for competitors is open from 8 – 11:30 a.m. More information, rules, online preregistration discounts, and cardboard boat building links are available at www.hudsoncrossingpark.org. This event is sponsored in part by the Erie Canal Way National Heritage Corridor, NYS Canal Corporation, Schuylerville Chamber of Commerce, GE and Stewarts Holiday Match.

Adirondack Summer

Defensive Driving Class

Monday, August 10

First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New York State approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00.

Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.

Berkshire Bank Family Mondays

Annual Clam Steam Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Rt. 32 S., Victory Mills, Noon – 9 p.m.

Come enjoy a clam steam with live music from Nostalgia. For menu information and tickets call Bill at (518) 378-2208 or call the club house at (518) 695-3917.

Summer Celebration Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton, 4 – 6 p.m.

Bring the family. Menu: pulled chicken, corn on the cob, cole slaw, red potatoes, ice cream and a bake sale. Suggested donation: $9 adults, $5 Children.

Sunday, August 9 Summer Stroll: The Good Life: North Broadway Tour meets: Northwest Corner of North Broadway & Van Dam Street, 10:30 a.m.

Executive Director of SSPF, Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor. SSPF Members $5, Non-Members $8. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes.

Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain.

Pre-registration preferred.

The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landfing, 7:30 p.m.

The Sembrich presents members of the Philadelphia Orchestra in a concert entitled “Adirondack Summer” featuring music of Mendelssohn, Rossini, Schumann, Schubert, Gershwin and Kates performed in tribute to the opera museum’s former curator, George Cornwell. Tickets are $35. For more information, visit www. thesembrich.org or contact The Sembrich at (518) 644-2431.

Saratoga Pavilion, Saratoga Race Course, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Weekly family – friendly festival featuring games, attractions and educational activities.

Tuesday, August 11 Self Defense and Safety Education for Women Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Rd, Greenfield Center, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Old Friends at Cabin Creek is offering our community a very special workshop designed to give women the skills they need in all phases of life and to be Fearless when confronted with challenges. Self Defense and Safety Education for women will be presented by Lady Sensei of New York, Motivational speaker, Martial Arts Expert (Please note this is a physical workshop so wear comfortable clothing and footwear). Also, “I am Fearlessly Me” presented by Christina Beauchemin, Life Coach and facilitator, Laurie Bonser of Changing Times Financial Health, Wellness and Fitness, a farm tour, Saratoga Winery Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Massages, and Skin Care.

Cost is $25 per person. Advance tickets can be purchased via PayPal at www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com as well the day of the event.

24th Summer in Saratoga Craft Show Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. up to 40 vendors with 100’s of crafted items. Takes place rain or shine every Tuesday during racing season.

Free Lunchtime Concert Saratoga Battlefield, 648 Route 32, Stillwater, Noon – 1 p.m.

The race track in Saratoga Springs may be quiet on Tuesdays, but Saratoga Battlefield will be alive with music. Friends of Saratoga Battlefield will sponsor the free lunchtime concerts at Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center. Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week: folk, traditional and martial music. This week find out how waterways and canals shaped New York’s history from colonial times to the end of the 19th century on a musical tour by acclaimed folk singer Rich Bala.

For further information about this and other activities please contact the park at (518) 670-2985, check the park website at www.nps.gov /sara or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP.

Energy of Choice Workshop 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton , 6:30 p.m.

Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting the workshop, “The Energy of Choice”. Feel trapped and weighed down by “obligations?”

Change the way you think about what you “have” to do. It makes the difference between drudgery and joy. Suggested donation: $20.

For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.

Dark Days/Starry Nights Congress Park, War Memorial, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau will be presenting the Visitor Center free summer concert series in Congress Park in August. This week enjoy music by Betsy and the Byegones – sounds and sights of the sixties era. For more information call (518) 581-3241 or visit www.discoversaratoga.org.

Wednesday, August 12 Farmer’s Market Wednesdays in August Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, 3 – 6 p.m.

Fare includes locally grown vegetables and herbs, homemade pies, stuffed breads, brown bread, eggplant parmesan, and whole wheat bread. All in the community are welcome to help with preparations Tuesday and Wednesday mornings anytime from 7-10 a.m. Donations of vegetables and baked goods will be graciously accepted. Call Dorothy at (518) 584-9078 with any pre-orders or questions.

Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Price Chopper, 1 Price Chopper Plaza, Mechanicville,, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. More Information is available at www.ava. org. ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Italian Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Fettuccine Alfredo, baked ziti, chicken parm, meatballs, Italian sausage and peppers, antipasto salad, dessert, garlic bread and butter, coffee, tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, children 5 - 12 $6.00, Under 5 Free, Takeouts $10, cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Malta Summer Concert Series Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, 6 p.m.

The Malta Summer Concert Series takes place Wednesday nights at 6:00pm through August 19.

These free, fun family concerts are provided by the Town of Malta Parks & Recreation Department, and are made possible by grant funding from the GlobalFoundries - Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Concerts will take place on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center, or inside the center if inclement weather occurs.

Bring a picnic, blanket, and/or lawn chairs! Free admission.

Thursday, August 13 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Longfellow’s Restaurant (in the Courtyard), 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m.

The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30.

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.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Philadelphia Orchestra Petit Ensemble Pop-Ups SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center are offering a free “Pop-Up” Concert Series, bringing one of the world’s greatest orchestras to downtown Saratoga.

The mini-concerts have been curated for different audiences

within the larger SPAC community, featuring small ensembles of Orchestra musicians performing programs of favorite works at Saratoga Tea and Honey and a program to introduce young children to classical music at The Children’s Museum. The first was August 5th at the Saratoga Race Course’s

Centennial Day, and the remaining Pop-Ups are: Friday, August 7 @ 1:30 – 2:30 PM: Saratoga Tea and Honey Thursday, August 13 @ 1:30 – 2:30 PM: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

18th Century Day at Schuyler House

The 1777 Schuyler House.

SCHUYLERVILLE — On Sunday, August 14 from noon to 5pm, the 1777 Schuyler House on Route 4 in Schuylerville will be the setting for dozens of artisans demonstrating their crafts much as they were plied over 200 years ago when household

items were handcrafted. Visitors are advised to dress for hot weather, bring water, and wear insect repellent and sunscreen.

Visitors to the 33rd annual 18th-Century Day will be able to enjoy free tours of the Schuyler

House, listen to music of the period, see Punch and Judy puppet shows, plus see artisans demonstrating 18th century crafts such as tinsmithing, blacksmithing, broom-making, basketmaking, rope-making, beer brewing, spinning, dyeing, weaving, soap making, butter-making and needlework.

Also see colonial-era farm life activities such as discussions of farming methods, medicinal treatments and bee keeping. Free light refreshments will be available.

This traditional event is organized by the Old Saratoga Historical Association, a non-profit educational organization that provides furnishings for the Schuyler House and promotes interest in the history of Old Saratoga, Schuylerville, Victory and the Town of Saratoga, from Native American occupation through present times.

Round Lake Racing City Chorus to Perform Arts and “Barbershop on Broadway” Crafts Festival SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Venues and times are: Crafters

ROUND LAKE — The annual Round Lake Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday August 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday August 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This highly anticipated annual event is set up along the Zim Smith Trail paved bike path in Round Lake, NY. Thousands of people flock to this show to find one ofa-kind handmade items from local artists, and wander through the beautiful and historic “Village in the Grove”. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

award-winning Racing City Chorus will present a series of sidewalk mini-concerts at various downtown Saratoga Springs locations weekly during the thoroughbred race meet. Now in its sixth season, “Barbershop on Broadway” entertains al fresco diners and visitors with the unique American barbershop style of four-part a capella harmonies.

Gallery at 6:30 p.m.; Stadium Cafe at 6:45 p.m.; Maestro’s at the Van Dam at 7:05 p.m.; Crown Grill/ Circus Cafe at 7:30 p.m.; Lillian’s Restaurant at 7:50 p.m.; Saratoga Guitar at 8:15 p.m.; and the Olde Bryan Inn at 8:45 p.m. Performance dates are July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 1. For more information, consult the chorus’ website at www.racingcitychorus.org.

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New Exhibit Honors Prominent Choreographer

Mark Morris inducted into Hall of Fame at National Museum of Dance. Photo by Amber Star Merkens.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Choreographer Mark Morris will be visiting the National Museum

of Dance on Sunday, August 9 at 11:30 a.m. for a meet and greet session with visitors. Patrons will have the opportunity to talk with Morris and view the new exhibition in his honor that opens the same day.

Morris is also the newest Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame inductee, along with the posthumous induction of ballet dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev. This event is free and open to the public. Brunch will be served.

A native of Seattle, Mark Morris performed with the companies of Lar Lubovitch, Hannah Kahn, Laura Dean, Eliot Feld and the Koleda Balkan Dance Ensemble early in his career. He founded the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) in 1980. Revered for his exceptional musicality, innovation

“Other People’s Money” at the Riggi Theater

“Other People’s Money” ensemble (left to right): Ron Komora as Lawrence Garfinkel, Thom Cammer as William Coles, Mary Jane Hansen as Kate Sullivan, John McGuire as “Jorgy” Jorgenson and Anny DeGange as Bea Sullivan. Photo by Will Severin.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Creative Place International, a small professional Actor’s Equity theater company in residence at the Riggi Theater at the National Museum of Dance, will present Jerry Sterner’s play from the 1980’s, “Other People’s Money,” from August 13 to 16.

The play follows the drama of a hostile takeover of an obsolete New England family business, which has provided jobs and sustenance for an entire town for decades. We meet the earnest and deserving family that has run the business as they come up against “Larry the Liquidator,” a Wall Street predator everyone will love to hate.

Presidential candidate Donald Trump said the play “is extraordinarily insightful, timely and witty.”

“Some of the funniest lines I’ve heard in a long time,” Wall Street denizen Carl Icahn said.

Performances are Thursday through Saturday, August 13 to 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 16 at 2 p.m. Sunday’s performance is a benefit for the Yaddo Garden Association. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets .com/event/1668207 or by calling (518) 584-7780. For more information, visit thecreativeplaceinternational.org.

and humor, he has created close to 150 pieces for MMDG, and his choreographed work is included in the repertories of numerous dance companies such as the San Francisco Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.

Morris served as the Director of Dance at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels where he created three of his masterworks, “L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato,” “Dido and Aeneas,” and “The Hard Nut.” He actively conducts music, and directs and choreographs operas for the Metropolitan Opera, The Royal Opera, Covent Garden and others. In 2001, Morris founded the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn to provide a home for his company, rehearsal space for the community, programs for local children and seniors, and a school offering dance classes to students of all ages and levels.

The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

The Museum is currently open for daily admission Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information about exhibitions and upcoming events at the Museum, visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225.

History of Saratoga to Benefit Community SARATOGA SPRINGS — Now that the city of Saratoga Springs has reached its 100th year, there is a book that puts those years in a clear perspective. With 27 authors and 31 chapters, “Saratoga Springs: A Centennial History” is now available at Northshire Bookstore.

On August 11, Northshire is hosting a discussion and book signing that will include Field Horne, the editor, and several authors including Phyllis Aldrich, Kirsten Ferguson, Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Amy Godine and Lance Ingmire.

“The book is selling briskly and I know people are excited about it,” said Rachel Person, Northshire Bookstore’s event coordinator. “This is a great community-spirited project with a definitive look at our town’s history.”

At over 400 pages, “Saratoga Springs: A Centennial History” is the first complete history of Saratoga Springs compiled into a single volume. What is also impressive is that the authors wrote it as volunteers. All funds raised by the book benefit the Saratoga Springs History

The cover of “Saratoga Springs: A Centennial History.” Photo provided.

Museum, the History Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library and the New York State Military Museum in order to procure more historical displays and exhibits from Saratoga’s past.

The book is currently on sale at Northshire Bookstore for $49.95.

The book talk and signing will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11 and is a free event that is open to the public. The Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit northshire.com.

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Free Concerts Brighten Comedy Fest Expands to Two Days Dark Tuesdays STILLWATER — The race track in Saratoga Springs may be quiet on Tuesdays, but Saratoga Battlefield will be alive with music. Friends of Saratoga Battlefield are sponsoring a series of free lunchtime concerts at Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center at noon on each of the Tuesdays in August. Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week.

The first was held on August 4 with harpist Elizabeth Huntley, much to the enjoyment of park visitors. The remaining concert schedule is as follows:

August 11 – Rich Bala Find out how waterways and canals shaped New York’s history from colonial times to the end of the 19th century on a musical tour by acclaimed folk singer Rich Bala.

August 18– Tom Akstens and Neil Rossi The neighboring Adirondack State Park is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River, and

renowned for outdoor recreation.

Once it was home to loggers, miners, farmers and hermits. Learn about their lives and work through songs presented by Tom Akstens and Neil Rossi.

August 25 – Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Enjoy 18th Century martial music at its best. Hear the songs that heartened armies and gave them direction during the Revolutionary War presented by Fort Ticonderoga’s Fife and Drum Corps.

Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a 2015 Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Saratoga National Historical Park offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year. For further information, contact the park at (518) 670-2985, or visit www.nps.gov/sara.

Dee Watson, producer and comedian, performing her stand-up routine.

Photo Provided.

ROUND LAKE — Round Lake is hosting two nights of hilarious comedy for the Round Lake Comedy Festival. For four years, the festival has been a single night, but this year there are so many acts it had to be expanded to two nights. The festival will take place in the Round Lake Auditorium on Friday, August 14 and Saturday August 15 starting at 8 p.m.

Each night includes performances by four comedians: one hosting, two features and a headliner. August 14 headliner Tim Wright is a comedian from South Carolina who won the 2010 Beach’s Best Comedian Award. His comedy focuses around dating, growing up and what it is like to be a single dad.

Recently named by the Huffington Post as “one of twelve new comedians to watch,” Vicky Kuperman is headlining on August 15. She performed her off-Broadway

solo stand-up show to packed houses for five nights at the 2014 United Solo Theatre Festival, where she won “Best Stand-up of the Fest.”

She has published a novel, “The Russian Drop,” as well as a comedy album, “When I Could Feel,” which is currently on iTunes, Spotify and Pandora and will soon be coming to Sirius XM’s comedy channel.

Besides the headliners, all the other comedy acts are local.

Comedian Ethan Ullman produces “Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show” series at Proctor’s in Schenectady. He has also worked with popular comedians such as Todd Barry, Doug Stanhope, Nick Vatterott, and Jeff “The Drunk” Curro from the Howard Stern Show. The host on Friday is Albany’s Jennifer McMullen, who is an HR professional by day and comedian by night. She has performed all over the Capital Region, including the

EGG and The WAMC Linda Theater.

On Saturday, FLY 92.3 radio personality Shawn Gillie takes the stage with his outrageous comedic commentary.

Dee Watson, the producer of the festival as well as a comedian performing for Saturday’s show, is looking forward to it. She recognizes that there are many talented but unfamiliar local comedians in the area and this festival could broaden their audiences.

“The comedians love this venue,” says Watson. “Each year, the comedians all leave saying it was a magical night.”

The Round Lake Comedy Festival is a fundraiser that goes toward the upkeep of the historic Round Lake Auditorium.

Comedian Schedule: August 14 Host — Jennifer McMullen Feature — Ethan Ullman Feature — Mikael Gregg Headliner — Tim Wright

August 15 Host — Max Cohen Feature — Dee Watson Feature — Shawn Gillie Headliner — Vicky Kuperman Tickets for the Round Lake Comedy Festival are $15 for one night and $25 for a two-day pass.

Tickets can purchased the nights of the festival or by going to deecomedyqueen.ticketleap.com/ round-lake-comedy-festival-2015/.

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Powerful Opening Night Promises Singular Season The Philadelphia Orchestra Surpasses Itself

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The cocktail chatter had faded by the time the oboe’s solitary, readying note glided across the beautiful summer evening of Wednesday August 5 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). The audience held its collective breath as Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève gave a silent signal to one of the world’s most renowned gathering of musicians. It was opening night in the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the audience was about to experience an Olympian musical performance rivaling that of even the great American Pharoah.

In an interview the evening before, Denève described feeling a great good fortune in his role with the Orchestra. “They have this incredible sustained sound,” he said, “very powerful, with star players. I’m a little like a child in a toy shop in choosing an accurate piece to showcase such talent.”

And powerful it certainly was, as well as warm, relaxed and inviting. Denève led that talent in a repertoire highlighting the season to come, with challenging works requiring the deftest fingers, the longest breaths, the most precise muscle movements – all delivered with the poignant grace of those who not only love music, but become music once they lift their instruments, bringing the audience right along with them on a breathtaking journey of sound best heard in the acoustical magnificence of the Best Outdoor Music Venue in the nation (USA Today 2015).

The French-born Denève, who is conducting the first week of the Orchestra’s season, is also the Chief Conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra and, beginning in September 2015, Chief Conductor of the Brussels Philharmonic as well as Director of its Centre for Future Orchestra Repertoire.

He is a member of a spectacular roster of conductors leading The Philadelphia Orchestra in its threeweek residency, including Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin; conductor-in-residence Cristian Măcelaru; and assistant conductor Lio Kuokman. Audiences can look forward to a captivating mix of the best in classical and modern music, a program they carefully designed collectively.

“It is a very unique and unusual setup for decision-making in an orchestra,” said Denève. “This collaboration came from the musicians and I’m honored they chose me to be included. It builds a wonderful team feeling and deepens the relationship of conductor and musicians.

One of the great things is that we’re all very young for conductors, and the Orchestra is so open-minded.

There is no fight for tradition; they listen to my vision for the pieces and I know they will always try to fulfill my dreams. It is very rare and I love them. I know there is a very loyal following here, but for everyone I can only say I hope the people realize how very privileged they are to have such an Orchestra as this in residence here each year.”

The first half of the evening’s program contained excerpts of works that will be performed throughout the residency, including: Beethoven’s “Coriolan”, and selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite”; R a c h m a n i n o f f / S t o k o w s k i ’s “Prelude in C-Sharp Minor”; Brahms’ “Third Movement from Symphony No. 3”, and Prokofiev’s “Montagues and Capulets.”

“It is a little ‘amuse bouche’, appetizer, of the weeks to come,” said Denève. “It is very exciting and I hope the audience will discover pieces they didn’t know and will come to love. For me, the most touching piece is in my second night, from Romeo and Juliet. The end, with the death of Juliet, is so heartbreaking that I must refrain myself from, well, crying, in the middle of

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève with The Philadelphia Orchestra.

the job I must do for the musicians counting on me. It is a very deeply, moving piece to hear and to conduct.”

For the second half of the opening night program, the audience enjoyed the incomparable Bernadette Peters, who has earned two Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Golden Globe Award.

She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1987 recognizing her impressive career, which has included starring roles in original productions of “Into the Woods”, “Song and Dance”, and “George M!”, as well as highly praised revivals of “On the Town” and “Annie Get Your Gun”.

Marvin Laird led the Orchestra as Guest Conductor to Peters’ vocals, which included “Let Me Entertain You”; “No One is Alone”; “There is Nothing Like a Dame”; “Fever”, (performed draped atop the piano); “It Might as Well be Spring”; “Losing My Mind”; “Send in the Clowns”; “Being Alive”; and “Kramer’s Song”.

Bernadette Peters, for all her diminutive stature, fills the stage simply by stepping onto it. This legend of stage and screen has delighted audiences for decades, yet to experience her live is like drinking from the fountain of youth. The audience was completely hers opening night. She tickled their fancy, held them spellbound, lifted them to exuberance, and gently brought more than one pair of eyes to silent tears.

Highlights of the remaining season which runs through August 22 can be found at the venue’s website, http://www.spac.org/events/orchestra.

Tony and Golden Globe Award Winning Bernadette Peters.

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Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

week of 8/7-8/13 friday, 8/7: Rich Ortiz, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Houde + Hofmanis, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Jamcrackers, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Mike Jessup, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Rob Fleming, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Watchdog, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Bo Goliber + Fresh, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 High Peaks, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Russ Kennedy, 6 pm @ Gideon Putnam — 584.3000 Legendary Losers, 9 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 The Audiostars, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 587.4909 Joe’s Boys, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Scott Bassinson Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Al + Kathy Bain, 6 pm @ Olde Bryan Inn — 587.2990 Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Peabody’s — 886.8673 George Giroux / Melissa Marshall, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 North + South Dakotas / Midnight Revival Band, 10 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 The Schmooze, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Billy Joel Tribute: Big Shot, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) — 584.4030 Master Cylinders, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 The Off Track Band, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Rusty Old Guys, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

Gravity, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 587.4909

Nancy Kamen / Melissa Marshall, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

The Wallies, 9 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003

The Off Track Band, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

Pat Attanasio Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582

Roger Held, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

Al + Kathy Bain, 6 pm @ Olde Bryan Inn — 587.2990

wednesday, 8/12:

Andy Iorio / Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Seth Yacovone Band, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 ELVIS!!!, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) — 584.4030 Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Forthlin Road, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Steve Candlen, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 DJ Wolverine and DVDJ Dread, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

sunday, 8/9: Heather Pierson Trio + The Railsplitters, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Al Bruno, 9 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Sirsy, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Toga Boys, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 587.4909 Rick on the Roof, noon @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Body + Soul, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Dan Eddo + Melissa Marshall, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Live Music, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) — 584.4030 Crossfire, 3 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

String of Pearls, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Toga Boys, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Saving Atlantis, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 587.4909 Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 George Giroux / Al Santoro Trio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Grand Central Station, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) — 584.4030 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Christine Spero, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

thursday, 8/13: Soul Session, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Studio Two — The Beatles Tribute, 6 pm @ Ballston Spa — Wiswall Pk. Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Skippy + The Pistons, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Russ Kennedy, 6 pm @ Gideon Putnam — 584.3000 Dirt Cheap, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 587.4909 Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014

Seth Warden Trio, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

Big Sky Country, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

monday, 8/10:

George Giroux / Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

Erin Harkes, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Primate Fiasco w/ Capital Zen, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

saturday, 8/8:

Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 587.4909

Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub — 581.0777

Chris Dollard / The Lustre Kings, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

The Accents, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) — 584.4030

Live Music, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) — 584.4030

Sidetracked, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

Randy + Craig, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177

Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Russ Kennedy, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791

tuesday, 8/11:

A World Apart, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Folding Money, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls 793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6081 | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 | usbnc.org Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Christian Science Church 107 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m.

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

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

Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville | 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org | Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

RELIGION First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East St, Galway | 882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga | 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church* 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 | Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.; Church Service - 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta 581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson St. & Crescent St. Saratoga Springs | 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier, Pastor New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs 580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

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

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

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

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

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

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

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

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

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

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 695-3918 | Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 & 9 a.m.

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

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

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015 Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 882-9384 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church* 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Worship at 11am Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-1640 Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

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Dog Days and Bright Nights

by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY The “Dog Days” of summer are here. Last week, I heard a sound that I have always associated with mid-summer. I grew up in a rural postal district where city noises didn’t drown out country noises.

I recognized the arrival of the seasons by their sounds, sights and even their smells. Spring doesn’t begin in my reckoning until I hear the spring peepers chirping and red-winged blackbirds calling. Fall is announced by the “V” shaped squadrons of Canada geese honking south. You know winter is here when it just smells cold.

According to the traditional definition, the term “dog days” refers to the period of summer between early July and early September when the heat and humidity are at their peak. For me, the dog days don’t begin until I hear the Katydids trilling. Head out to farmland and you will hear their whirring call. Sometimes so many of them sound off in unison that they can make my long suffering ears crackle. Katydids, also known as bush crickets, usually start their chorus in late July and were right on schedule this year.

Our distant ancestors didn’t rely on wristwatches or calendars with glossy photographs and snippets of supposed wisdom to keep track of the passage of time. They relied on the clues provided by nature. Simple observation of the sun’s position during the day and the movement of stars across the night sky told the time. Days and nights passed with the rise and set of the sun. Moon phases marked the passage of weeks and months.

They would trace the movement of the constellations as they sailed across the cosmic vault and know

when it was time to plant or hunt or move on to greener pastures.

Though we’ve forgotten many of the intimate ties to nature our forebears had and now rely on technology to guide us on our temporal journey, we can reacquaint ourselves with them. Put down the device that dominates your time and attention. Look anew at the world you live in and experience the wonders you’ve been missing.

August offers rich rewards to those who turn their gaze skyward.

If you live in the city, you will have difficulty seeing much more than the moon and a few of the brightest stars that grace the night. A short drive outside the city limits will solve that problem and give you a clear view of what’s shining down.

Last month, July hosted a “Blue” moon, a happening that won’t happen again in July until the year 2034. There will be blue moons in other months in the upcoming years but the July blue moon was special because it set us up for August’s premier astronomical event, The Perseid meteor shower.

Slamming into the upper atmosphere at 130,000 mph, the tiny fragments left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle will dazzle the eye as they incinerate 60 to 100 miles above our heads. Many will leave “Persistent Trains” – glowing trails of ionized gas that will linger for a short time after the meteor winks out of existence. If we’re lucky, the earth will pass through an especially dense patch of debris that will treat the lucky watcher to a burst of meteor activity far exceeding the fifty meteors per hour the shower is known for.

The peak nights for viewing the Perseids are August 11, 12 and 13. The tiny sliver of the new moon will set soon after the sun on those nights leaving the sky especially dark. There is always a price for a show like this. The best time to witness the spectacle is during the wee hours before dawn. There’s also a chance that the weather won’t cooperate and will obscure the sky with clouds. Lastly, while it’s a certainty that the meteor shower will occur, there is a chance that the meteor count will be less than it has been in the past.

If you don’t want to miss the cosmic fireworks, familiarize yourself with the night sky and figure out where to look. Find a site with an unobstructed view away from city lights. The Delta Aquarid

meteor shower is also raining down as we enter the leading edge of the Perseids so you’re sure to see meteors. Plan on spending at least an hour gazing upward, it can take as much as 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust and there may be a lull in the action. The Perseid meteors will appear in the northeast part of the sky with the radiant point located in the constellation Perseus, the showers’ namesake. You may have an easier time identifying the

constellation Cassiopeia, which will look like squashed “W” lying on its side. Direct your gaze to a point just below Cassiopeia where Perseus lies and prepare to be amazed. All you need are your eyes, some patience, a little luck and a lot of wishes for this show. A cup of strong coffee won’t hurt either!

While you’re preparing for the big event, take time to appreciate the brilliance of the Milky Way and to train your binoculars or

telescope at the planet Saturn as it saunters about the sky. Check out earthsky.org to learn more about what you can see if you make the effort to look.

Tim Blodgett, owner of Saratoga Tackle & Archery, can be reached at (518) 584-3952.

His store is located on Route 9P, Saratoga Lake next to the state boat launch. For further information, visit Saratogatackle.com or find Saratoga Tackle on Facebook.

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Saratoga Native Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Chloe Boutelle Chosen for Prowess in Two Sports

Chloe on the slopes. The Saratoga native is a two-sport nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year.

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Chloe Boutelle, a member of Saratoga Springs High School’s (SSHS) class of 2011, is currently part of a select group that has reached the second round of nominees for the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Boutelle was recognized for her standout two-sport career as a member of the Nordic skiing and cross-country squads for Division II St. Michael’s College in Vermont.

Currently, Boutelle is one of 147 conference and independent nominees from around the country, and one of only 39 from a Division II college. A record 480 women were originally put forward as candidates for the award. She is a representative of the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association, which includes Division I schools Harvard University and the University of Vermont. St. Michael’s College is a member of the Northeast-10 (NE-10) conference.

While at SSHS, Boutelle was a member of the school’s initial Nordic ski team as a sophomore.

“We joined a very competitive league, with strong squads from

Shenendehowa and Lake George,” Boutelle said. By her senior year, she had progressed to the point that she the high school’s first representative to go to the state tournament.

She also was on the school’s crosscountry team, and a member of the soccer squad as well.

It was during those years that “…I learned a lot about motivating teammates and working together,” she said. “This worked both ways. I remember during a cross-country training trip to Chula Vista, CA, we were on a grueling course on an island. It was tough going, but one of my teammates – Grace Hungerford – reached back and pulled me forward to spur me on.”

So even though she was striving for individual excellence in her chosen college sports, because of her grounding at SSHS, Boutelle was never far from being aware of the importance of the team dynamic: “It’s been an interesting transition,” she said. “I had always played soccer growing up, which is more of a ‘pure’ team sport. So I had to adopt a different mindset mentally. But it’s always more

satisfying if the team wins versus any individual awards.”

This was further evidenced by her reaction to receiving the nomination, where she emphasized her teammates: “I am humbled and grateful to have been nominated for this honor,” said Boutelle. “I’m excited that this gives recognition to (St. Michael’s) Nordic skiing team, which has grown and become stronger over the past few years.”

The NCAA Woman of the Year program honors the academic achievements, athletics excellence, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions. To be eligible, nominees must have competed and earned a varsity letter in an NCAA-sponsored sport and must have completed eligibility in her primary sport.

At St. Michael’s, Chloe Boutelle truly blossomed. She qualified four times for NE-10 Conference’s AllConference cross-country accolades. Boutelle also claimed her third career United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team nod as a senior while pacing the

Chloe Boutelle in cross-county action for St. Michael’s college.

Purple Knights in five races during her final season. A captain for both the women’s cross country and Nordic skiing programs as a senior, Boutelle claimed her third NE-10 Academic All-Conference accolade for cross country while capping off a career during which she qualified for the NE-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in seven semesters, studying abroad in the eighth.

Having received her degree, Boutelle intends to pursue graduate school in the fall. He goal is to become a registered dietitian.

The NCAA Woman of the Year selection committee will have two more cut down rounds.

Ultimately, the members of the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics will select the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year from the top nine finalists, with the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year announcement at an awards dinner in Indianapolis on Sunday, October 18.

For more information about NCAA Woman of the Year, visit www.ncaa.org/WOTY.

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Tom Brady: Did he act alone?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Here’s the biggest dilemma I have ever witnessed in my years as a player, a coach and a sports fan. First and foremost, there seems to be a lot of cheating going on in the world of athletics, namely professional sports.

Cheating to find away to win, or become an accomplished superstar is pandemic across the globe.

Dishonesty by some of the athletes and, or athletic programs around the world has given a real meaning to the cliché of “winning at all cost.”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has given Tom Brady a four game suspension. The grounds for the suspension was for being generally aware, as the NFL put it, of the Patriots deflating footballs for use in the AFC Championship game against the Colts, this past January.

Then the Pats did not cooperate with the NFL’s investigation.

Okay, the cell phone story.

Goodell wanted Brady to turn in his cell phone; Brady says he destroyed it when he purchased the new iPhone 6. The Commissioner’s request actually doesn’t make that much sense because the NFL has all of Tom Brady’s emails and texts on record. I’m, by no means a New England Pats’ fan, but before I get into my biggest concern, cheating in sports, is it possible that Tom Brady didn’t act alone? This isn’t just his doing, it can’t be!

Bill Belichick, the Patriots head coach, has nothing but praise for his quarterback, and he also claims to have no knowledge of “DeflateGate.”

We all have our opinions about that whole scenario, but if it’s true I can’t believe that Brady acted alone.

Here is what I find upsetting and it just isn’t about the media blitz of the so-called “DeflateGate.”

This story is not going to end soon, I don’t want give too much of what I think, because there truly is nothing definitive about it yet. I don’t mean it didn’t happen, it did, but there are many unanswered questions about the responsibility of and for the situation.

What this does to me is that I keep scratching my head in wonderment over the question of: Why this is happening in the world of sports? I’m not going to make a list of offenders, maybe because there are so many of these disheartening true stories, from Lance Armstrong to Alex Rodriquez.

Whatever happened to the pedestal that we American fans used to put our sports heroes on? I have written about this a few times, but why won’t it go away? Notice

there are always questions that can’t be answered.

My conclusion will be brief but concerning. I think when these college and professional athletes get catapulted into the limelight by the sports media; there should be some sort of preparation for these people.

Perhaps classes about the psychology of fame, and what it means to be a superstar. To be a celebrity, in any field, is an honor. But a celebrity has to understand that there is an unwritten obligation to those of

Live Strong, Live Fun! Saratoga YMCA Celebrates Program and Honors Participants SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hosting a celebratory luncheon to honor and benefit the participants of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, at Union Gables on Tuesday, August 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

With live music by DeJaVu Jazz, wine tastings from Thirsty Owl Wine Garden, catering by Longfellows, and a silent auction filled with goodies, the afternoon is sure to be a fun one. But most importantly, participants in the program will be speaking about their experiences with LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and how it’s changed their lives.

“This is the real reason for this luncheon. It holds a special place in our hearts and we just want to share this experience with the community,” says Kelly Armer, Interim CEO of the SRYMCA. Among those who will speak is Committee Chair and cancer survivor, Ellen Salerni, and committee member and cancer survivor, Carol Bataglia, both of whom have been a part of the program at the Y in recent years. In

addition, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner will be a guest speaker at the event, as well as Community Liaison Nurse, Ann Lawton, from St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Center.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week exercise program, offered at little to no cost, to help survivors improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish the severity of therapy side effects, develop supportive relationships and improve their quality of life. The program launched in 2007 as a partnership between the LIVESTRONG Foundation and YMCA of the USA and is available at more than 400 locations, having served more than 29,000 survivors to date.

For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, visit www.srymca.org/ways-to-help /live-strong-live-fun/ or contact Susan Rhoades, Development Director, at (518) 583-9622, ext. 104. For more information regarding the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, contact Jenny Killian, Membership Director, at (518) 583-9622, ext. 102.

us who have placed them on that pedestal of honor and fame.

This goes for anyone who has stepped into the limelight. There is a need in our culture for people who are revered by the general public to lead by example. There are many small eyes watching, and these little eyes need positive influences from the people they look up to and want to emulate. It’s time for our revered stars to recognize they have an obligation to society as a result of their fame.

The Champlain Canalway Trail Annual Bicycle Tour On Sunday, August 9, enjoy a bicycle tour along portions of the Champlain Canalway Trail corridor and Feeder Canal Trail between Fort Edward and Fort Ann, via Glens Falls. This tour will take bicyclists on a journey that will highlight the region’s vast natural, historical, cultural and recreational resources. Learn about the local involvement in regional and national conflicts, such as the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, while exploring canal and industrial history along the emerging trail and its connectors.

The Fourth Annual Champlain Canalway Trail Bicycle Tour will offer riders of all experience levels an option that is suitable to their abilities. Choose either a 30-mile ride, a 50-mile ride or our bike and boat option, which is a 25-mile ride combined with a 2-hour canal cruise. The 50-mile tour will depart from Champlain Canal Lock C-7 in Fort Edward at 9 a.m., and the rest will depart at 9:30 a.m. Terrain is flat to rolling. Helmet required. Bring your own lunch or a lunch option will be offered; cost not included. Preregister by August 8 by visiting www.

HudsonCrossingPark.org/cctbiketour/. Bicycle only is $25, or $30 at the event. The Bike and Boat option is $50.

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SPORTS

Week of August 7 – August 13, 2015

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN U.S. Figure Skating Champion Ryan Bradley To Give Seminar There will be a a special one-day figure skating seminar featuring on-ice instruction by U.S. Figure Skating Champion, Ryan Bradley. The seminar is scheduled for August 24, at the Houston Field House at RPI. Bradley, a fan favorite for his showmanship, is the 2011 U.S. National Champion, and a two-time U.S. Collegiate Champion. Bradley will work with skaters on various skills including spins, jumps and power stroking.

Seminar registrants will garner competition tips and participate in off-ice instruction. This seminar is open to all, but most suitable for skaters working on single jumps or higher.

The seminar is made possible by a collaborative partnership between three of the region’s largest figure skating clubs - Albany, Hudson-Mohawk and Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit any of the Clubs’ websites or contact Mary Ellen O’Loughlin, president of the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club, at oloughlinssfsc@aol.com.

Register for Programs at Wilton’s Gavin Park Junior NBA Registration - This program is open to boys and girls in grades 2 through 10. All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome, and everyone receives equal playing time.

Registration for Wilton residents begins on August 3 and non-resident registration begins August 31. The deadline to register is September 25. The cost is $125 for Wilton residents, $165 for Saratoga Springs City School District residents, $175 for others, and includes a full uniform.

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Gorilla Basketball or Soccer – These programs are for children ages 4 through 6 who have little or no playing experience. Children learn the fundamentals in a fun and relaxed environment.

Coaches teach the basics of the game by utilizing drills and small scrimmages. Each participant will receive a soccer ball or a basketball. Programs run on Sundays, October 4 – November 8. The cost for Wilton residents is $65/session; everyone else is $90/session.

Registration may be completed online at: www.townofwilton.com, or in person at the Gavin Park Office. For more information, call the park office at (518) 584-9455.

Saratoga Blue Devils Baseball Tryouts Tryouts for the Saratoga Blue Devils 13-14U Gold Level Baseball Team will take place on Saturday, August 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Geyser Road Big Field (closest to the elementary school - park in the lot off Adams Road). The coaches are Jerry Faiola and Nick Kondo.

For more information contact Jerry at (518) 728-5413 or email jerryfaiola9@ gmail.com.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Dept 2015 Summer Clinics and Hours Openings are still available for boys and girls lacrosse, soccer, skate park and softball. For detailed information and to download forms, visit www.SaratogaRec.com or sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday – Friday 9 a.m. -7 p.m. or Saturday noon- 4 p.m.

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For more information, call (5180 5873550 x 2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

each. Call Airway Meadows Golf Club at (518) 792-4144 for more information or visit www.airwaymeadowsgolf.com

Gansevoort resident running to support the Jimmy Fund

Saratoga Fall Youth Field Hockey Program

On August 16, Stephanie Bull from Gansevoort will run the 43rd annual New Balance Falmouth Road Race to help conquer cancer as a member of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s team.

Bull, along with more than 250 Dana-Farber teammates from New England and beyond, will cover the seven-mile racecourse with a goal to raise $700,000 to support adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber.

One-hundred-percent of funds raised go to the Jimmy Fund (www.JimmyFund. org), which solely supports Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.

To learn more about supporting Stephanie or other runners, visit www.rundanafarber.org/falmouth.

The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its fifth fall season of youth field hockey beginning on Sept 1 and ending on Oct 4. The program is open to youths in grades third through sixth – No experience needed. The program features practices working on fundamental skills and at least three play days with other area school club programs. The youth program brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www.eteamz. com/Saratogafieldhockey1. Registration is now open and the cost is $95 for the fall season, which includes a team vest for new players. For more information please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach, at Tig10@juno.com.

Code Blue Benefit Golf Tournament On Saturday, August 15, there will be the Code Blue Benefit Tournament, with check-in at 11:30 a.m. The format is an 18-hole, four-player scramble. Afterward, there will be a BBQ picnic during the awards announcements. There will be prizes for low gross/low net teams and other on course competitions. In addition there will be a raffle drawing, silent auction and a live auction. Cost is $89 per player and deadline for entry is August 9. Hole sponsor signs are also available for $60

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department 2015 Fall Soccer Program.

This program is open to children grades Pre K-12 and will run from September 5 to October 24. Players will be separated by grade and exposed to skill development based on age. Register before August 9 in order to receive the Early Bird Discount.

Also, two volunteer coaches per team are needed. Registration fee is waived for the child of each coach who registers by August 9. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. or Saturday noon-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.SaratogaRec.com, call (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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Centennial Day at Saratoga Race Course

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Centennial Day marks the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Saratoga Springs in 1915. The New York Racing Association is celebrating this historic milestone for the City of Saratoga Springs with free grandstand and clubhouse admission at Saratoga Race Course.

The day also features a variety of activities and entertainment designed to celebrate the history and tradition of the Spa City. A special performance of the “Call to the Post” by select members of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Sam the Bugler took place in the winner’s circle followed by a presentation of a three-tiered cake made

by The Bread Basket and the singing of “Happy Birthday, Saratoga Springs.” Special activities and events took place in the Saratoga Pavilion all afternoon, including performances from local art institutions and interactive exhibits from local organizations.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Carlie Barella hands out free popcorn. Popcorn truck provided by the Saratoga Automobile Museum.

“Call to the Post” performed by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra with Sam the Bugler.

Saratoga Springs’ birthday cake by The Bread Basket.

Michele Gavaletz and Annie Spinks.

Sandy Graff and Hollis Palmer.