Saratoga TODAY 5.3.19

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Broadway Build Up

FARMERS' MARKET

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new five-story building targeting a prominent Broadway location signifies the most current new mixed-use development anticipated to be built in the city.

The .73-acre site on the west side of Broadway is bordered by The Stadium Café to the north and Druthers to the south.

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Plans for a new mixed-use building with commercial space and multifamily residences at 385 Broadway. Image by Phinney Design Group.

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Gateway House of Peace

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY Youth Baseball Kicks Off • pg. 41

KENTUCKY DERBY

145th Running • pgs. 10 & 11

BALLSTON SPA — Gateway House of Peace, a nonprofit hospice home located in Ballston Spa, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The organization opened its doors in 2014, but was founded in 2006 by Joni Hanchett.

On Wednesday, May 1, a ribbon cutting took place to celebrate the anniversary as well as the launch of their remembrance garden brick campaign.

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Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Neighbors: INTERVIEW BY: Thomas Dimopoulos PHOTO: Provided

Who: Terri-Lynn Pellegri

Terri-Lynn Pellegri is a freelance photographer living in Saratoga Springs. Her new photo exhibit, Love Compost, will be on exhibit at UnCommon Grounds on Broadway during the month of May. Pellegri will celebrate International Compost Awareness Week 2019 with an Artist’s Opening at UnCommon Grounds, from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.

Q. Where are you originally from?

A. New Rochelle.

Q. What is your favorite thing about Saratoga?

A. I think the most amazing thing is that there is an undeniable energy here. Creativity flows through the city.

Q. Where are some of the places you’ve visited and captured some favorite photographs?

A. Italy is one. I lived in Siena for four months and Italy is a place I always gravitate to, being of Italian descent. And Paris. My husband, Joel Moss, was recording Charles Aznavour in Paris and I had an amazing opportunity to tag-along. I’m happiest when I’m wandering and photographing. I would like to document places in Saratoga Springs that may be unknown treasures, secret spots.

Q. When did you become interested in photography?

A. When I was 8 or 9, I had one of those little cameras that we all had in the ‘60s. I went to college in Plattsburgh with a double major in art and psychology, with a concentration in photography and Italian renaissance art history, so it all worked out.

Q. Is there something you would like to see more of in Saratoga?

A. We are a city of consumers, and there is a lot of waste that comes with consuming things. We are a model city in a lot of ways, and it would be beautiful if we became a model city for sustainability. I think we can do it.

Q. How long have you been in Saratoga?

A. Since 1971, when I was 11.

Q. What are you doing here this morning?

A. I’m editing photos from a wedding.

Q. Your new photo exhibit, Love Compost, opens May 8.

A. I began composting about five years ago. I was a photographer first, but I could never have imagined the two would meet in any way, shape or form. Composting was a very personal choice and I did it very quietly, enjoying it as a private thing. But, like most reasons why I pick up a camera, I saw something – a reflection, or the lighting, or something that moves me - and that’s exactly what happened. I grabbed my camera and started to photograph. I found myself doing it on a daily basis. Several months into it, I realized there was something there, it was something that couldn’t just be personal any more, that it had bigger meaning. There are many people that do composting, but it’s a very independent thing. A personal thing. It doesn’t usually come in conversation at parties.

Q. Maybe now it will?

A. Maybe now it will. There is great strength in it. The more people that start to compost, the better off we will be.

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

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2019 Wayfinding Signage Gateway House of Peace Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Application and Renewal SARATOGA SPRINGS — Wayfinding Signage, maps and directories located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, have been on display for nearly three years. The deadline is May 15 to apply and renew for inclusion on the signs.

Any changes or additions after that date will not be made until spring of 2020.

Businesses already on the signs still must renew to stay there. It is also an opportunity to update a current listing if changes are needed.

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The remembrance garden will incorporate a memorial wall where people can purchase a brick in memory of their loved ones and place it on the wall. It will be completed in 2020.

Gateway House of Peace functions completely on fundraisers and donations. In collaboration with Saratoga Community Hospice, it provides medications and medical oversight.

With 13 part-time staff members and 30 volunteers, 24-hour around the clock care is offered to community residents free of charge. Even the house in which community members reside was donated by Saratoga County.

Every year the Gateway House of Peace hosts about six fundraising events. Their annual spring yard sale, where donated items are for sale, will take place May 17 through May 19.

To find out more or purchase a brick, visit www. gatewayhouseofpeace.org or call 518-450-1273

Gateway House of Peace. Photo provided.

Some businesses were grandfathered into this new program from the original wooden signs that were replaced in 2017. Businesses must be located in the Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District to be represented on the kiosks.

Many of these signs are full or close to capacity so space on the signs will be allocated on a first-come basis with application and payment presented.

To find out more call Marianne Barker at 518-587-0666.

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OBITUARIES

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Ruth Louise Callahan

Deborah A. (Debby) Cox

Marjorie E. Davis Putman Thornton

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ruth Louise Callahan, lifelong Saratoga Springs resident, died April 15, 2019 at the age of 100.

Services and burial were private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to Estherville Animal Shelter, Greenfield Center, NY 12831.

Arrangements under Burke Funeral Home. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Deborah A. (Debby) Cox passed away April 30, 2019.

Calling hours from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Saratoga Springs.

Funeral service at 11 a.m. and burial will follow at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marjorie E. Davis Putman Thornton passed peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2019 with her family beside her.

No calling hours. Graveside service was held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

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Richard C. Rhodes WILTON — Richard C. Rhodes, 75, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Burial with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery located at 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

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Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

COURT James F. Labarr, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced April 25 to five years of probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI, in Wilton.

Albert B. Mercer, 63, of Saratoga Springs, was convicted on April 25 of first-degree manslaughter, and tampering with physical evidence.

According to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office, Mercer stabbed and killed his wife’s cousin, Patrick Collins, following a domestic dispute on July 1, 2018 on Zephyr Lane.

Henry J. Desnoyers, 48, of Troy, was sentenced April 23 to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, in Malta.

Elizabeth A. Stanley, 22, of Schenectady, pleaded April 22 to criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, in Malta.

Sentencing scheduled July 1.

POLICE Angelina Pantoja, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April

26 with petit larceny, in connection with an alleged incident on Ballston Avenue.

Sierra Matthews, 24, of Ballston Spa, was charged April 27 with misdemeanor DWI, drinking alcohol in motor vehicle on highway, moving from lane unsafely and refusal to take breath test, after being involved in a property damage accident on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Nicholas Hanehan, 26, of Saratoga, was charged April 27 with resisting arrest – a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, on Caroline Street.

Randell Overton, 36, of Saratoga, was charged April 22 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle – felony, and speeding, following a traffic stop on Church Street.

Bartek Malikowski, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 23 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of marijuana – both misdemeanors.

Michael Heritage, 55, of Charlton, was charged April 15 with criminal contempt in the second degree.

Jacob Lee, 21, of Gansevoort, was charged April 23 with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs – a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Richard Rudolph, 52, of Galway, was charged April 24 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third-degree, refusal to take breath test, motor vehicle equipment violationno/ insufficient tail lamps, and unlawful possession of marijuana, following a traffic stop on Route 9N. Michael Kearsing, 28, of Schenectady, was charged with criminal mischief/ intent to damage property, on Jefferson Street.

Kevin C. Leno, age 34, of Ballston Spa, was charged April 29 with criminal

contempt in the first-degree, a felony, and assault in the third-degree, and reckless endangerment of property - both misdemeanors. Leno is accused of violating an order of protection and causing physical injury to a woman known to him, by striking her and pushing her off of stairs.

Michael R. O’Dea, age 27, and Anna L. Dougherty, age 22, were each charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of marijuana. According to authorities, members of

the Saratoga Springs Police Department executed a search warrant at 282 Ballston Avenue - Apartment #2, on April 24. The event was the culmination of a month-long investigation into possible illegal narcotics activity. During the execution of the search warrant, over one ounce of powdered cocaine, five ounces of marijuana, about $1000 cash, and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia consistent with narcotic sales were seized, police said. O’Dea and Dougherty, who both reside at the apartment, were subsequently charged, arraigned and sent to Saratoga County Jail on bail.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

The Wesley Foundation Gala: Sailing into Summer

Saratoga PLAN Awarded Two Grants from the Land Trust Alliance

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On May 11 The Wesley Foundation is hosting the “Sailing into Summer” Gala at The Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The nautical themed event helps to raise funds for The Wesley Community, a vital nonprofit organization that cares for

seniors and those with long-term care needs. The night will feature music by The AudioStars, décor by Fine Affairs, a silent auction with packages from around the area and more. To find out more contact 518-691-1420 or foundation@ thewesleycommunity.org.

Saratoga Hospital Doctor Marks 30 Years of Board Certification in Emergency Medicine SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Timothy A. Brooks, chair of emergency medicine at Saratoga Hospital, recently was recognized for his 30 years of certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He has overseen emergency medical care at Saratoga Hospital—and has supported emergency-related efforts throughout Saratoga County—for nearly all that time.

Brooks has served on the Saratoga County Emergency Preparedness Committee since its inception. He is a member of the Saratoga County Public Health Professional Advisory Committee, medical director of the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) program for the Saratoga Springs City School District, and medical director of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department.

In addition, Brooks has served as health officer for the City of Saratoga Springs, medical director of the Harriet M. West Child

Dr. Timothy Brooks. Photo provided.

Advocacy Center Forensic Exam Program, and a consultant to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on educating physicians on bioterrorism. He is a member of numerous Saratoga Hospital committees and has served two terms as president of the hospital medical staff.

Dr. Brooks is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Physician Executives and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

SARATOGA — On April 25, New York State and the Land Trust Alliance announced the 2019 round of Conservation Partnership Program grants, which totaled $2.25 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). Among those awarded during Earth Week were Saratoga PLAN and Open Space Institute (OSI).

The Land Trust Alliance presented Saratoga PLAN with two grants. OSI received a grant for the Palmertown Range project, which is a collaborative project with Saratoga PLAN. A Capacity and Excellence Grant was awarded to Saratoga PLAN’s “New Technology for Expanding Horizons” project for $27,800. The grant will provide a comprehensive IT upgrade for constituent data, office systems, and stewardship mapping systems in order to increase capacity, improve productivity, and security, and improve stewardship of PLAN’s conserved properties.

Another Capacity and Excellence Grant was awarded for Saratoga PLAN’s “Taking a Stand: Defending our Eastern Hemlocks from an Invasive

Forest Pest” project for $3,550.

This grant will support a graduate student intern to identify priority hemlock stands on PLAN lands using satellite infrared imagery, and develop a management and treatment plan for safeguarding these stands from impacts of invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, an insect pest threatening northern forests. The Lake George Land Conservancy, facing a similar threat in its watershed, is generously contributing a $500 match to the project.

PLAN's partner organization, Open Space Institute, was also awarded a Conservation Catalyst Grant for the “Southern Palmertown Conservation/ Recreation Plan Implementation” project for $50,000, enabling the two organizations to bring on a consultant to coordinate and implement the recently completed Southern Palmertown Conservation and Recreation Strategy, with four local towns, trail user groups, businesses that cater to outdoor recreationists, loggers and other forestry-dependent businesses, and landowners.

For more information call 518587-554 or visit saratogaplan.org.

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th 30 Anniversary Healing Through Horsepower May Day for Hunger

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On May 4 a benefit will be held at the Saratoga Auto Museum to benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS). THS supports retired racehorses in leading a peaceful, safe and meaningful life by rescuing, retraining and utilizing horses in therapeutic

programs. THS is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to rescue and retrain retired racehorses to become valued partners working with individuals who struggle with mental health issues.

Beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m., the event will be a

day of fun for all ages and includes a chance to meet the therapy horses, music, wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits, and gourmet food samplings. A kid-friendly derby hat creation station will be available for a chance to win prizes as well as a silent auction and live viewing of the Kentucky Derby Race.

Saratoga County History Roundtable Formed SARATOGA COUNTY — The Ballston Area Roundtable (BAHR) is transitioning to the Saratoga County History Roundtable (SCHR). The new name is in recognition of the expansion of the membership, programs, and community historyrelated projects of the group.

The mission of the organization is to deepen the understanding of local history through presentations, discussion

groups and research by history buffs throughout Saratoga County.

The Roundtable is an independent group that functions in close collaboration with the Saratoga County Historical Society and considers Brookside Museum at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa as a home base. Monthly programs are held there or at other locations throughout the county.

The next program of the Saratoga County History

Roundtable will be held at Historic Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Road in Rexford on May 15 at 7 p.m.

Clifton Park Historian, John Scherer will present a program entitled “Digging up the Past” on some of the more interesting experiences he has encountered in researching the history of Clifton Park.

For more information visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable. com or email saratogacohistory roundtable@gmail.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is hosting its 30th Anniversary May Day for Hunger at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga. This fundraiser annually raises over $80,000 and is on track to raise even more this year for the EOC food programs.

EOC operates a food pantry in Ballston Spa, a soup kitchen in Saratoga and a summer lunch program for youth in Corinth, Mechanicville, and Saratoga. EOC also runs a mobile food pantry, rural food delivery program and a Thanksgiving basket project.

The food pantry is undergoing a

renovation project this spring and, at the end, will transition to a marketstyle choice pantry model that allows customers to customize their food package just as in a grocery store.

These programs are supported

by May Day For Hunger, now celebrating its 30th anniversary.

This year’s honorary chairs are Angelo and Kate Calbone. The event will feature a 1920s theme, costumes encouraged, as well as a cocktail hour, silent auction, seated dinner and a live pledge.

For more information, including sponsorship and tickets for the event, visit online at saratogaeoc.org/maydayforhunger or contact Linda Sierzenga at 518288-3206, ext. 155.

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NEWS

Broadway Build Up

Upcoming City Meetings All meetings and workshops held at Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

MONDAY, MAY 6

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The multi-story building at 385 Broadway will feature approximately 10,000 square feet of retail/commercial space on the first floor, and 69 multi-family residential units on the upper levels. The proposed project moved through the city’s Land Use Boards in late 2018.

Demolition of the existing 22,000-square-foot building is expected to begin in the next few weeks, with construction slated to begin as soon as demolition is completed, according to the Albany Business Review. The project is being developed under the name Broadway 385 LLC, a partnership that includes Tom Newkirk, owner of Saratoga National Golf Club, and Peter Rosecrans Jr. of Burns Management. Rosecrans did not return a phone message seeking comment for this article.

An earlier proposal presented to the city in July 2018 called for 72 apartments - 27 of which were designated as “micro apartments. Revised plans depict an overall decrease of the number of residential units to 69 - with micro-units measuring 500 to

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

9:30 a.m. | City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting 6:30 p.m. | Zoning Board Meeting

TUESDAY, MAY 7 7 p.m. | City Council Meeting

THURSDAY, MAY 9 5 p.m. | Planning Board Meeting Workshop

Travel Advisory: Segment of Route 9P in Saratoga Springs to Close May 6

Plans for a new mixed-use building at 385 Broadway. Phinney Design Group.

650 square feet. The proposal also notes the providing of 49 parking spaces.

Two of the building’s current tenants – National, and Frivolous are expected to take up residence on the ground floor of the new

building, which will have the potential to add a third tenant.

The building at 385 Broadway was sold at a bank foreclosure auction to Newkirk for $2 million, according to a Daily Gazette article in December 2011.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Motorists are advised that an approximate 200-foot segment of Route 9P near Spruce Ridge alongside Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs will be closed starting Monday, May 6, to allow the New York State Department of Transportation to address erosion caused by stormwater runoff.

The road is expected to reopen to at least one lane by May 23, ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

During the closure, DOT plans to install a 12-foot high retaining

wall underneath the west shoulder of the road, and address drainage issues that caused the erosion.

Traffic will be detoured via Saratoga County Route 71 and County Route 70 and State Route 423.

Motorists are urged to slow down, drive responsibly and follow posted speed limits in the work zone and on the detour routes and to avoid distractions while driving. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.

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Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Rescued Fisherman Returns to Farmers’ Market

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard Lofstad figures this summer will mark his 10th year, give or take, as a vendor of seafood at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, which celebrates its official season opening on Saturday at High Rock Park.

Lofstad, who grew up in a Hampton Bays, Long Island commercial fishing family, makes frequent trips between Long Island and Saratoga Springs – the latter being home to his two youngest children – 6-year-old daughter Joy and 4-year-old son Stian – and his Moby Rick's Seafood establishment on Lake Avenue.

“My main source of income is catching fish,” explains Lofstad, whose family produced about 6-1/2 million pounds per year of seafood during the 1980s and ‘90s.

In March, he narrowly avoided physical tragedy, but sustained a blow to his business when the veteran captain saw his 55-foot boat seriously damaged during a storm off the coast of Montauk.

“I got the boat almost three years ago when I was up in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. I bought it from the owner and put in allnew everything: new engine, new generator, electronics, hydraulics,” he says. At the suggestion of his then 3-year-old daughter, Lofstad painted the boat pink and purple and named her All For Joy. Overall, he figures he spent about $350,000 getting the vessel up to speed. Annual insurance on the boat would have set him back another $18,000 annually. Given the amount of funds dedicated to making the boat operational, the insurance would have to wait.

Two months ago, he was navigating All For Joy through a storm off the coast of Long Island.

“It was the first Sunday of March.

The boat was floating for 2-1/2

hours and we were steaming at five miles an hour, keeping up.

One compartment was flooded, but the rest was fine,” he recalls.

“The boat was just so heavy and low because of the water and the fish holds that I couldn’t get away from the waves that were piling on deck. The winds got stronger and stronger. They started blowing about 35. The waves were like 10 feet sticking up and just pouring on deck,” Lofstad says. “She just couldn’t right herself. I got off and then – boom – she rolled, literally flipped over, 10 seconds after I got off it.”

The U.S. Coast Guard command center issued an urgent marine information broadcast and launched a Coast Guard Station Montauk and Station New London rescue boat crew following a radio call from the vessel. Lofstad was picked up by the rescue crew.

The boat was well-built, he explains, flipped over, but never sank. She drifted 20 miles to the west on the incoming waves and then drifted back east and ran aground, upside down, at Fishers Island on the eastern end of Long Island Sound. “(The Coast Guard) flipped it over, resurrected it and handed it back to me and now the boat’s in Greenpoint, N.Y.,” Loftsad says. The cost for repair is prohibitive. “It’ll cost like $200,000 and I don’t know if it’s worth it to fix it. I don’t have the money and the problem is nobody’s lending money for a fishing boat, so, I’ll have to figure something out.”

This year’s weekly Saturday market will feature over 65 vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, and more. At Wednesday’s market, weekly from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., nearly 30 vendors will be providing the same range of items. Beginning in 1978 with a handful of vendors in a parking lot, the market has grown to be one of the largest in the area. For more information, go to: www. saratogafarmersmarket.org.

All For Joy, after the accident, docked in Greenpoint, NY. Photo provided by Richard Lofstad.

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Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Trainer Todd Pletcher in Strange Position: Underdog

by Brendan O'Meara for Saratoga TODAY

It’s a blockbuster week what with the release of Avengers: Endgame and the Kentucky Derby.

If the splash page of a comic book, as The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey wrote, features the most dramatic, sweeping images, “where the staple meets the binding, where a series of organized panels are replaced by an expansive landscape. It is the wide-angle shot. This is where artists can gather all the momentum built across an issue, a run, or a character’s arc, and deliver a visual wallop.”

And is there a greater “visual wallop” than 20 horses breaking from the gate on the first Saturday in May?

With this particular renewal of the Kentucky Derby, it’s interesting to note that Todd Pletcher, he of 52 career Derby starters (now 54), he of two Derby wins (Super Saver, Always Dreaming), he of routinely saddling, three, four, five Derby starters, has only two in this year’s field, and not very good ones at that. Sorry to throw shade at Cutting Humor and Spinoff, both 30-1 on the morning line.

In the Kentucky Derby Cinematic Universe, you could say that Pletcher started it all, much like Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man did back in 2008. Around the same time, 2007, it was Pletcher

For a dozen years we’ve grown who saddled five horses, a rare an incalculable feat of horsemanship so accustomed to seeing Pletcher’s and tenacity, that he could be march through the spring and spread so far and wide and yet have taking the Derby by storm. Sure, so much power aimed directly at he’s only won two from 52 starters, Louisville (his best finish that year but, like I said a moment ago, getting the horse to this starting was sixth with Circular Quay).

It was what we came to expect gate in particular is a big, big win. from the Pletcher Industrial Ask any owner and they’d be tickled Complex. Since 2007, that first to have a horse in the Derby.

Pletcher, for his part, recognizes time he saddled 25 percent of the entire field, he brought 39 horses to this for what it is: a slump.

He told The Paulick Report’s Churchill Downs for an average of 3.25 starters each year. He brought Tom Pedulla, “Part of the reason we didn't do as well in the summer five twice and four three times. months of 2018 The victory, was we didn't do in my opinion, is as good a job in the merely getting the recruiting process, horse to the Derby yearling sales and because largely the 2-year-old market. winner is horse So those are areas benefiting (or not we are looking to benefitting) from improve. Like any the post-position trainer, any coach, lottery. A trainer’s you are a lot of program to get a times as good as horse to the Derby your athlete.” starts several Is he any less years before, so Todd Pletcher. Photo provided. of a horseman it’s a testament to good scouting, good genes because he only got two mediocre and “hacking” into that coveted colts to the Derby? Hell, no. Some years you have the athletes and 20-horse gate.

So this year, would it be any some years you don’t. If the New different? Shouldn’t Pletcher England Patriots fail to make the roll in with yet another crop of playoffs in 2019, is Bill Belichick precocious three-year-olds? This suddenly washed up?

For Pletcher, it all goes back year, not so much.

Simply taking a look at the to the yearlings of two years ago most recent prep races, Pletcher and the two-year-olds of last year. hasn’t had the horses. He saddled Like he said, his recruiting process two in the Wood Memorial, one suffered. What that means exactly is in the Louisiana Derby, one in a bit nebulous. Did he and his team the Florida Derby, one in the suddenly fail to see what a talented Blue Grass, one in the Tampa horse looks like, or did the horse, by Bay Derby, one in the Sunland no fault of his own, sell them a false Park Derby, and zero in the Santa bill of goods? Did they look the part, run great in the mornings and then Anita and Arkansas Derbies.

This isn’t the Avengers-style not care for the races? Could be, cohort we’re used to seeing when but with so many years of prolonged Pletcher arrives at Louisville excellence, and the resurgence of Bob for Derby Week. His two colts, Baffert and the rise of Chad Brown, Spinoff and Cutting Humor are Pletcher might have to make due Nos. 15 and 19 on the Derby with less than he has the past decade.

Pletcher has the mindset of leaderboard and stand no real shot at winning the race. Cutting a coach and maybe this slump is Humor, to his credit, won his last just what he needs to propel him race—the Sunland Park Derby— into this next phase of his career.

Pletcher and underdog don’t and even then it was only a Grade III. Spinoff finished second in the usually go together, but at this Louisiana Derby and appeared to point, that’s what he and his two slow down once he was collared horses are for this Saturday, the endgame of a long prep season.

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Record total wager on the 2018 Kentucky Derby

$238M+ Amount expected to be wagered in 2019

Won on a $18 bet on a series of races in 2018 (second largest in Derby history!)

Attendees expected for the 2019 Kentucky Derby

Of female attendees wear a hat to the Kentucky Derby. High-end Derby hats cost $500-1,000 and can take up to 7 days to make.

The most expensive Derby hat cost $3M!

120K

Mint Juleps are served during the Kentucky Derby weekend

Average number of viewers for the 2018 Kentucky Derby

Staff members work at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs’ annual Kentucky Derby revenue

3.4B

Horse racing’s economic impact on Kentucky

80K

Jobs generated by Kentucky’s equine industry

Raised for charity by the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation since 2005

Year of the first Kentucky Derby making it the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the U.S.

Red roses are used to create the winner blankets; a tradition since 1896

1:59:40

The fastest finish time in Kentucky Derby history

by Secretariat in 1973

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NEWS

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

50 YEARS! Panza’s Opens at New Location

50 th

ANNIVERSARY!

Photo by Marissa Gonzalez

Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, April 30, the team at Roohan Realty celebrated 50 years with a traditional ribbon cutting.

“I am thrilled to be celebrating 50 years in Saratoga Springs, and I’m glad all my

family and friends were there for the occasion,” said Tom Roohan, Principal Broker at Roohan Realty.

Roohan Realty is located at 519 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On May 3, Panza’s Restaurant is opening at their new location at 129 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Formerly Paradiso il Ristorante, the new restaurant features Panza’s traditional Italian cuisine, as well as new, lighter offerings to suit a variety of palates.

“Our approach is to provide people with options for enjoying this truly unique building and atmosphere,” said Chef/Owner, Tony Panza.

“You can come enjoy full dinner in our unique, glassenclosed dining room; have a

drink and lite bite in the intimate Grotto Bar or stop by with friends to enjoy your favorite regional musical acts with a beverage in our Upper Level Lounge.

We will provide the great food, service and beverages. More than anything, we want people to feel comfortable, like at home.”

The building was originally built in the 1960s, as Trade Winds, by a local stonemason named Caparonis. For two decades, it was considered the finest restaurant in the Capital Region.

The Panza brothers have taken the unique layout and architecture

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of the building and updated it with new furniture and décor. The multi-level architectural interior layout is vaguely reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater design.

Entertainment is a major focus of Panza’s. Initially music will be scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, but will expand to sevendays-a-week when Racing Season begins. A cross section of music from classic piano, to jazz, cabaret and R&B will be featured.

“A lot of thought went into the original 3,000 square foot kitchen design when it was built, making it very easy to update,” said Chef Tony Panza.

“This kitchen was designed to make great food, and it did so for decades. So, while we are updating appliances and other new kitchen gadgetry that’s evolved over the past 30 years, the bones of this kitchen remain the same as when it was built in the 1960s. It is a great kitchen and will only enhance our ability to deliver quality and consistency.”

“This building, its history and its location on Broadway in Saratoga is what really captivated us,” said Michael Panza. “It is truly special and there is nothing even remotely like it in Saratoga. People tell us they remember how it used to be and are excited this place will be alive again. We are excited as well and can’t wait to share this with everyone who loves Saratoga and great hospitality.”

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Saratoga Regional YMCA Holds Ribbon Cutting for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations and Discusses Green Initiatives SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA (SRYMCA) hosted a green initiative celebration on May 1.

Over the past year, the Y has made a concerted effort to become more environmentally friendly and focus on social responsibility, one of the three focus areas of the Y. With 30,000 members and the Y being a cornerstone in the community, they know they can have an even greater impact supporting green initiatives that will reduce their carbon footprint and provide members the experience to do the same.

The Y has recently been working with Apex Solar on installing five electric vehiclecharging stations that are now available for members to use at no cost. The charging stations are fully compatible with most electric vehicles and feature two ports for charging, allowing for up to 10 vehicles to utilize the stations simultaneously. The charging stations were fully funded through grants from NYSERDA and National Grid.

John Pecora, CFO of the SRYMCA helped coordinate the

effort to get the EV stations installed.

According to John, “Members with EVs will now be able to charge their cars while they are using the Y. An hour of time on these chargers will provide approximately 25 miles of driving time. Projections are that one in four new cars sold globally by 2030 will be electric and as we progress toward this the EV chargers will become an important benefit that we can provide to our Y members. Driving an EV can cut greenhouse gas emissions to half of what they would be with an internal combustion engine

The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County and the Capital Region Chamber Explore Possible Affiliation CLIFTON PARK — In an effort to better serve their collective membership, the Boards of The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, based in Clifton Park, and the Capital Region Chamber have agreed to form a Joint Task Force to pursue possible affiliation.

“The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, as part of our strategic planning process, has been exploring ways to achieve operational efficiencies through possible alliances and expand the depth and breadth of resources, while retaining focus on serving businesses and communities in Southern Saratoga County,” said Matt Grattan, Chair of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga board.

“We have had initial discussions with the Capital Region Chamber; the proven success with its operating structure

would enable the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County to leverage the best of both worlds by retaining our local influence and programs, while providing our members with expanded offerings, broader advocacy clout and a larger business network.”

The Capital Region Chamber was formed as an umbrella organization in the spring of 2015 by the memberships of the AlbanyColonie Regional Chamber and the Chamber of Schenectady County to be a unifying force for regional business interests and to provide broad-based member services across the four-county area. The Albany-Colonie and Schenectady Chamber became affiliate chambers and continue to provide local advocacy and locally-focused programs.

“There are meaningful synergies between our

organizations. The Capital Region Chamber’s organizational structure was intentionally developed to be inclusive should other organizations wish to affiliate,” said Richard Sleasman, Chair of the Capital Region Chamber.

“The Capital Region is one economic region made up of businesses who share the similar interests about the growth of their organizations and prosperity for the area. Our communities are truly dependent upon each other for success. Our businesses and counties are best positioned to realize their true potential by working across town and county lines.”

No decisions have been made other than to form the Joint Task Force which will be meeting over the coming months to conduct the necessary due diligence to make a final recommendation to both boards.

vehicle. We’re proud that the Y can be a leader in encouraging more environmentally responsible behaviors and considerations.”

The Y has also recently made recycling inside their branches easier by installing new recycling bins in prominent locations for both plastic and paper.

The Y is working with Nexamp, Inc. on a community solar project which will allocate 250kw of power annually, at no cost to the Y, generated by a community solar farm in Troy.

This is nearly one third of the power used annually by their Saratoga Springs Branch. Through the Ys participation in the Nexamp Solarize My Bill program, and their commitment to participate in the community solar farm, they will offset 192 metric tons of CO2 over the next twenty years, which is the equivalent of 508,661 miles by the average car.

The Y is also working with JouleSmart Solutions on installing variable frequency drives on 10 of their HVAC units, LED lighting, refrigeration and

Car charging at one of five new electric vehicle-charging stations.

Photo provided.

kitchen ventilation equipment, maintenance strategies and the use of Smart Grid programs.

JouleSmart installed its Integrated Intelligence Gateway, which was custom configured to the specific needs of their Saratoga Springs Branch. The IIG is continuously connected to JouleSmart’s proprietary, cloudbased system, providing real-time ActiveOversightTM. Through these initiatives the Y expects they will see substantial improvements in operating performance and significant reductions in energy use.

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BUSINESS

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

A NEW HIDEAWAY for Local Restaurant Go-ers

The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Photo provided.

The Hideaway is part of a larger project that consists of a new clubhouse at Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Photo provided.

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake opens on May 3 at Saratoga Lake Golf Club, a public golf course located at 35 Grace Moore Rd. in Saratoga Springs. Co-owner, Chad Dorrough says the best way to describe it is “ski chalet meets the Adirondacks.”

The new restaurant also includes a banquet hall with events already planned throughout 2019. This new business is part of a larger project that consists of a new clubhouse for the golf club. Within the new building is

a pro-shop, bar area, a lower level for golf cart storage and a 2,000 square foot deck. According to Brent Barker a Project Manager at Plank Construction Services, a Schenectady based construction firm which built the facility, the building is 1,500 square feet.

“So when you come out to the golf course, the golf course itself is kind of a hidden gem so then we're hidden within that hidden gem, so we thought The Hideaway was a really good title for the property,” said Dorrough. Saratoga Lake Golf Club is a public course that overlooks Saratoga Lake.

Dorrough owns the restaurant along with Chris

McCarthy and Derek Lott.

According to Dorrough, between the three of them there is nearly 100 years of experience.

Dorrough also works in real estate, officiates weddings and works in catering. “I'm just kind of a jack of all trades," he said.

The facility features highpeak ceilings and a bar made of trees right off the golf course.

Dorrough says the entire process took three-and-a-half years, from start to finish.

"We just hope everyone comes to out check us out and we're looking forward to a great season," he said.

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Cartier Real Estate Group Celebrates One-Year SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cartier Real Estate Group celebrates one-year with a ribbon cutting on May 3 marking a year of notable success alongside the significantly larger brokerages in

town, many of which are franchises.

Cartier Real Estate Group is a boutique brokerage based in downtown Saratoga Springs serving clients throughout Saratoga and surrounding

counties with a commitment to ethical standards, a proactive, marketing-driven approach, and Realtors that stay ahead of the market for residential and commercial real estate clients.

Dr. Kathleen Pangia Huestis Joins Saratoga Hospital’s Primary Care Team in Wilton WILTON — Dr. Kathleen Pangia Huestis is the newest member of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Primary Care Wilton. Huestis has nearly 15 years of primary care experience, most recently at Ticonderoga Health Center, a member of the Hudson Headwaters Health Network. She takes a patient-centered approach to care, with an emphasis on understanding patients’ concerns and working with them to achieve their healthcare goals.

A graduate of Cornell University, Huestis earned a medical degree from Jefferson

Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia. She completed an internship at Frankford Healthcare Systems in Philadelphia and residency training at the University of Connecticut Health Center, University of Wyoming and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Huestis is board certified in family medicine.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Primary Care Wilton is located on Saratoga Hospital’s Wilton campus at 3044 Route 50 in Saratoga Springs, and is accepting new patients. To make

Dr. Kathleen Pangia Huestis.

Photo provided.

an appointment, call 518-8865800. For more information, go to www.primarycarewiltony.org.

Druthers Brewing President Recognized as Syracuse District 2019 Small Business Person of the Year SARATOGA SPRINGS — Druthers Brewing President, Christopher Martell, was just named SBA Syracuse District Small Business Person of the Year.

Martell was nominated for the award by the New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC), and selected for the honor based on criteria that includes: leadership, success, growth in sales and employees, and community contributions.

Druther’s Brewing Company opened at 381 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs in 2012. Shortly after, the brewery expanded in Albany in 2015 and Schenectady in 2018. The 504 Company was able to

provide SBA-backed financing for the Albany and Schenectady restaurant equipment as well as bottling equipment. The bottling line at the Albany location has allowed Druthers to offer their line of beer at local retailers. The company also executes a successful keg distribution strategy; their beer can be found at nearly 180 bars and restaurants in the Capital Region. Druthers Brewing has grown from an original footprint of 3,500 square feet to occupying over 30,000 square feet in three cities. Over the past three years, the company’s revenues have increased to over $14 million and the number of employees has risen 30 percent to 240.

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Ballston Spa Central School District Events Ballston Spa High School Senior Awards Ceremony Took place Thursday, May 2. Congratulations to all the Class of 2019 students earning awards and being recognized for their achievements.

First Friday in Ballston Spa May 3 from 6-8 p.m. Come celebrate School Art in the Community.

The students of the Ballston Spa Central School District will have artwork on display in participating shops and restaurants throughout the Village.

EDUCATION

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Preparing Tomorrow’s Skilled Workforce Today Local Students Declared New York State SkillsUSA Champions

Ballston Spa’s 2nd Annual Birdhouse Competition May 4 from 1- 4 p.m. in Wiswall Park. Peace Bird mobiles created by students at Milton Terrace Elementary School, and strung by the artists of Creative Endeavors, will be hanging in venues throughout downtown.

Athletic Hall of Fame Hosts Induction Ceremony The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Committee announced plans for the 2019 induction ceremony to take place on Saturday, May 4 at the Ballston Spa High School auditorium. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a reception with light refreshments. Open to the public.

Dylan Bruce. Photo provided.

Julia Holbrook. Photo provided.

Gabrielle Tracy. Photo provided.

At a time when skilled workers are in short supply, and college tuitions are rising, the Washington-Saratoga-WarrenHamilton-Essex BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) division is preparing tomorrow’s skilled workforce today.

The National Leadership and Skills Conference showcases career and technical education students. More than 16,000 people — including students, teachers and business partners — are expected to participate in the weeklong event.

Every year, CTE students compete in local SkillsUSA competitions at the F. Donald Myers and Southern Adirondack Education Centers in order to earn the chance to compete at the SkillsUSA Regional, New York State, and National competitions.

WSWHE BOCES is one of the top New York schools in terms of medal counts at the SkillsUSA State Championships.

Each competition measures a student’s hands-on skills in his or her chosen field of study including nursing, baking, welding, auto repair, and carpentry as well as interviewing for jobs and public speaking. Students are given an assignment that must be completed within a set time frame.

Business and industry leaders judge the competitions. Students

prepare for the competition for months, often staying after school to be coached by their teachers, and the prizes are well worth the effort. Some students receive scholarships and awards as a result of their exceptional performance at a competition.

More than 120 WSWHE BOCES CTE students participated in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Championships from April 24 to 26 in Syracuse. Among the thousands who took to the state fairgrounds, three WSWHE BOCES CTE students returned home with the title of New York State SkillsUSA Champion in their respective fields: Dylan Bruce, a senior from Cambridge who is in the Environmental Conservation and Forestry program, won first place in Action Skills. This contest requires a five to sevenminute demonstration of an occupational skill in an area in which a student is training.

Contestants use examples, experiments, displays or practical operations to clearly explain their skills using contestant-prepared visual aids. Dylan demonstrated what is required to safely load and transport a piece of equipment down the highway.

Julia Holbrook, a senior at Galway in the Criminal Justice Studies program, won first place

for Extemporaneous Speaking.

The contest requires contestants to give a three to five-minute speech on an assigned topic with five minutes of advance preparation.

They are judged on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, organization and effectiveness.

Gabrielle Tracy a junior from Fort Ann in the Culinary Arts program won first place in Culinary Arts. The competition encompasses both hot and cold food preparation and presentation.

Contestants demonstrate their knowledge and skills through the production of a four-course menu in a full-day competition.

The contestants are evaluated on organization, knife skills, cooking techniques, creative presentation, sanitation and food safety techniques, and above all, the flavor of prepared items.

Cassandra Mergel of Queensbury was elected State Parliamentarian. Nate Brooks of Corinth was elected State Treasurer.

Fourteen students earned second and third place at the state competition. First place winners are eligible to represent the F. Donald Myers Education Center and the Southern Adirondack Education Center at the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, KY, June 24-28. The state officers are required to attend.

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Trout Unlimited Youth Camp Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited has announced the 2019 Trout Waters Youth Camp for girls and boys ages 14 to 17. The NYS Council of Trout Unlimited (TU)

is the sponsor of the camp and is accepting applications for the June 30 – July 5 camp, to be held on the West Branch of the Delaware River at Hale Eddy.

League of Women Voters of Saratoga County Host School Board Election Forum SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Candidate Forum has been scheduled for the Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education.

Conducted by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, the forum is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May

8 in the Teaching Auditorium of the Saratoga Springs High School, 1 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions.

For more information, contact Charlotte Druschel by emailing cmdrusch@gmail.com, 518-885-8986.

Lake Ave. Elementary Bike Rodeo SARATOGA SPRINGS — Come get everything checked out before Bike-to-School Day (May 17). We’ll have mechanics onsite for minor maintenance, a helmet fitting station, and bike safety stations and games.

The bike checkup will be held at Lake Ave. Elementary school's back parking lot on Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. through 12 p.m. Stop

by anytime in that window.

Rain location will be the boy’s gym. Parents and guardians are encouraged to accompany their minors, who are required to wear helmets.

All kids participating in the event can fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift certificates to Blue Sky Bicycles and Skyzone plus other small prizes.

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Northshire Announces the Winners of 2019's Open Mind Scholarship Award SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Open Mind Scholarship honors the diversity of thought, feelings, information and perspectives found in books, as well as the power of books to change people’s lives.

Each year Northshire Bookstore awards two college-bound high school seniors, one from New York and one from Vermont, $1,000 to help pay for college.

We are thrilled to announce our Vermont winner, Olivia

Pitcher, a senior at Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, VT for her essay on Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone — and our New York winner, Sarah Lamodi for her essay on Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun.

The Saratoga Springs High School Hall of Distinction Honors Two Alumni SARATOGA SPRINGS — Christine Alexander Decker, MD, FACE and Charles Kuenzel will be recognized for their professional accomplishments.

The Hall of Distinction was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding graduates of Saratoga Springs High School who have made exceptional contributions and excelled in their chosen fields.

Dr. Decker is a clinical endocrinologist with the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group. She

is also an active supporter of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), and has served on the Adirondack region board of directors. She graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1990.

Mr. Kuenzel is a former Saratoga Springs science teacher and department chair who taught in the district for 36 years before retiring in 2010. He is also a book author and magazine writer, and for 18 years he has owned and operated Saratoga Tours LLC. He

graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1970.

The night of recognition will continue by granting current students with the “Respect Awards.” The Respect Awards were established to recognize students who have earned respect from their teachers, parents, friends and community members. It signifies that our recipients demonstrate selfrespect, positive behaviors and participate in activities to improve those around them.

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Greenfield Elementary School (518) 428-2267 • www.greenfieldny.org

GREENFIELD SUMMER CAMP OFFERS AFFORDABLE, ENRICHING MORNING SUMMER FUN GREENFIELD, NY – For more than 25 years, the Town of Greenfield has offered families a traditional summer camp experience reticent of the kind you remember as a child: one with lots of open space, room to play with peers and chock full of good, old fashioned summer camp fun.

The camp runs for five weeks, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, and will provide children with summer memories and fresh air that is sure to make them sleep well at night. More than 200 children attended camp last year.

Camp takes place at the beautiful Greenfield Elementary School, which is located just five miles north of Saratoga Springs in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Camp features an 8:1 camper/counselor ratio with more than 30 exuberant teenage camp counselors, most of whom live in Greenfield and once attended camp themselves. All counselors are American Red Cross certified.

Students ages 5 through 14 are welcome and are grouped by age.

Campers are provided with plenty of organized and free play on the popular Greenfield Elementary playground and beautiful rural property. Daily activities take place both in and outside the Greenfield Elementary School. Children enjoy daily art projects and organized gym time with dodge ball, parachute play, limbo, Tae Kwon Do and more. Camp also features themed events like “Super Hero Day” and “Hat Day,” as well as magicians and other special guests.

Optional field trips are also part of the fun, often taking children to such places as area museums, the Saratoga County Fair, movie theaters, bowling alleys, baseball games and more.

“Every kid dreams of summer camp,” said Rebecca Sewell, Town of Greenfield Recreation Director. “We pack as much fun as we can into a five-week program to offer our kids the chance to enjoy summer days with community friends without costing as much as a family vacation.”

The Town of Greenfield is home to 8,000 residents and spans more than 41,000 acres of land, including Brookhaven Golf Course in Porter Corners.

The Summer Recreation Camp is just one of many programs and events held throughout the year.

DATES: July 1 - August 2, 2019 TIMES: 9 a.m. to Noon, Monday - Friday (except for extended field trips) LOCATION: Greenfield Elementary School, 3180 Rte. 9N, Greenfield Center TRANSPORTATION: There will be transportation provided for field trips only.

EASY DROP OFF! TO REGISTER: Registration begins March 1 for Greenfield residents and April 1 for everyone else. It will end on May 31 or at capacity. Camp forms and fees can be found at www.greenfieldny. org or by calling 518-893-7432 x307.

Town of Greenfield residents receive a discount, but camp is open to all surrounding communities.

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Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Saratoga Farmers' Market Kicks Off

Outdoor Season at High Rock Park

Saturday Vendors at the

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

Saratoga Farmers’ Market

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

• Alaturco Mediterranean Grill

• Nut Zez, LLC

Photos by Eric Jenks.

• Argyle Cheese Factory

• Old World Farm

• Balet Flowers & Design, LLC

• Otrembiak Farm

• Ballston Lake Apiaries

• Owl Wood Farm

• Battenkill Valley Creamery

• Petra Pocket Pies

• Burger Farm

• Pleasant Valley Farm

• Clark Dahlia Gardens & Greenhouses

• Puckers Gourmet

• Dancing Ewe Farms

• R&G Cheese Makers

• Dickinson’s Delights

• Ramble Creek Farm

• Elihu Farm

• Rock Hill Bakehouse

• Euro Delicacies

• Row to Hoe Farm

• Feathered Antler

• Saratoga Apple

• Freddy's Rockin' Hummus

• Saratoga Chocolate Co.

• Giovani Fresco

• Saratoga Crackers®

• Gómez Veggie Ville

• Saratoga Peanut Butter Co.

• Grandma Apple's Cheesecakes, LLC

• Saratoga Spicery

Saturday mornings

are market mornings for hundreds of area residents. Join them Saturday, May 4 at High Rock Park as the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s 41st season opens.

Farmers, home artisans, and craftspeople will join city officials and others for a ribbon cutting just before 9 a.m. Then, as music from the Running the River band fills the air, vendors will begin offering fresh vegetables and fruits, meats, eggs, dairy products, home-baked goods, prepared foods, flowers, art, and more.

“We are thrilled to welcome several new vendors this year,” says market administrator Emily Meagher. “Our variety of local products is unparalleled.”

About 65 vendors participate in the Saturday market. The

Shushan Hydro Farms.

Saratoga Farmers’ Market also operates from 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday, with about 30 vendors.

Bring your shopping list and walk, bike, or drive to High Rock Park. Grab a coffee made with locally roasted beans and perhaps a light breakfast from one of the many prepared food vendors featuring items like crepes or breakfast sandwiches.

AND SHOP. Vendor stalls fill the pavilions and spill out onto the lawns.

Volunteers will watch your bags and help transport your goods to your car with the Friends of the Market’s veggie valet wagons.

The FreshFoodNY app and pickup service is available for pre-ordered items.

This year, we encourage you to visit the market via bicycle, if feasible. We also invite you to bring your own bags to reduce plastic and will have totes available for purchase. We are continuing our compost collection program and will accept fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, used tea bags, and similar items. We have an ATM on site, and many vendors accept credit cards. We also accept SNAP benefits While shopping, check out the children’s activities, and booths featuring the Adirondack Live Steamers, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Service’s master gardeners.

Says market administrator Emily Meagher, “To experience spring in Saratoga is to opt to dine on the patio, order tickets from SPAC, and embrace the return of the outdoor farmers' market where the fragrance of flowers and produce mixes with freshly baked bread.”

See you there!

Anna Mae Clark rings the opening bell.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and on the FreshFoodNY app. Email friends@saratogafarmersmarket. org for volunteer opportunities.

• Green Jeans Market Farm • Halls Pond Farm • Humiston's Vegetables • Kim Dolan Designed Jewelry • Kokinda Farm • Lake George Distilling Co., LLC

• Pura Vida Fisheries, Inc

• Saratoga Suds 'n' Stuff • Saratoga Urban Farm • Scotch Ridge Berry Farm • Slate Valley Farms • Slyboro Cider House • Something's Brewing

• Lewis Waite Farm

• Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery

• Longlesson Farm

• The Chocolate Spoon

• Lot 32 Flower Farm

• The Food Florist

• M & A Farm

• The Saratoga Winery

• Mangiamo LLC

• The Smoothie Shoppe

• Mariaville Mushroom Men

• Vermont Spatzle Company

• Momma's Secret Salad Dressings • Moxie Ridge Farm

• Underwood's Greenhouse / Shushan Valley Hydro Farm

• Mrs. Londons

• Vital Eats

• Muddy Trail Jerky Co.

• Wild Things Rescue Nursery

• Mugzy's Barkery

• Yankee Distillers

• Nettle Meadow

• Zoe Burghard Ceramics

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Spice Up Your Taste

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends.

This weekend is Cinco de Mayo.

Many of us foodies may be planning some type of festivity for this day.

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's victory at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Although a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, the day is a popular celebration in the United States.

And what better way to celebrate than to eat delicious Mexican food?

An essential item needed in most recipes for Cinco de Mayo includes spices. Traditional Mexican cuisine has a distinct taste and it's made up of a few common ingredients. That spicy flavor is due to things like onions, garlic, chile powders, herbs, spices, and a few that are specific to this style of food. Oregano and cumin bring a lot to that signature Mexican flavor. Cumin has been around since the beginning of history. Its origin lies somewhere

in the Mediterranean but has expanded in popularity because it is grown easily all over the world.

It has a toasty yet somewhat bitter taste and gives Mexican dishes a certain flavor that cannot be replaced. Chile Powder is actually a blend of dried, powdered chiles, cumin, and oregano. Other spices are sometimes included in the mix, but those are the key ingredients.

It is used primarily for seasoning meats and vegetables but has other uses as well.

When cooking with spices, the room fills with aromas that fill our senses. Have you ever walked into a place and smelled your favorite memories? Smells of cooking can trigger memories so strong and real it feels like you’ve been transported back in time and brings a picture as sharp as a photograph of a special time in your life. Through food we exchange stories of ourselves and our families. Spices have a way of transporting you to another place and time. Each spice or collection of spices has a story, and a wonderful, beautiful one at that. Spices are flavor enhancers! That might seem rather simplistic, but it really sums up how to think about spices and get the best from them. Rather than seeing these strange little bits of bark, seeds and roots as something to be used only on special occasions, or just when a recipe calls for them, look at your spice shelf as flavor enhancers to be added to your cooking (or even drinks) in small quantities at any time. You can add pretty much any spice you like to anything you cook you’ll soon find there are NO RULES

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INGREDIENTS • 2- 8 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 medium white onion (peeled and quartered)

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil

• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 cups long-grain white rice • 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and minced)

• 2 cups chicken stock • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro • ¼ cup fresh lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS to making something taste delicious – the only way to really understand it is through trial and error.

Having said all that, you shouldn’t normally be able to clearly identify a particular spice in your cooking - if you can taste a spice clearly, the chances are you’ve added too much. If you taste your food as you go and add seasonings in small quantities your cooking will improve and your food will have more flavor. The saying ‘you can always add more, but you can never take away’ is a good one to bear in mind, so just add a little at a time, tasting all the time until you’re happy with it.

For some Americans, one perceived impediment to cooking with spices is the dislike of spicy food, even though spices are not spicy hot, per se. Spices can make food richly flavorful and aromatic, but they make it hot only if you add fresh, powdered or flaked chile peppers. That heat comes with a few benefits — spicy hot food reduces the need for salt,

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

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• Tuna Salad Cold Plate • Macaroni Salad • Marinated Green Beans • Banana

• Chicken Cacciatore • Pasta with Sauce • Butternut Squash • Wax Beans • Garlic Roll • Yogurt

• Seafood Newburg • Pasta & Meatballs • Green Beans • Rice • Chocolate Pudding • Carrots & Whipped Topping • Dinner Roll • Mandarin Oranges

THURSDAY

5/9 • Roast Beef with Gravy • Mashed Potaotes • Peas • Plum

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

1. Place the tomatoes and the onion in a food processor and puree until completely smooth. Measure out 2 cups of the mixture and set aside (reserve any extra for another use or discard).

2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the jalapeño peppers, cooking until they are softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and the tomato paste and stir to coat the rice, about 30 seconds.

3. Stir in the tomato mixture, chicken stock, salt and cumin.

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until all of the liquid is absorbed and the rice has finished cooking, about 15 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and stir. Re-cover the pot and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Gently stir in the lime juice and cilantro and serve. plus it helps the body sweat and potentially remove toxins.

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, we offer many spices that can be used to help you with your Cinco de Mayo culinary creations. Stop in and

spice up your taste with some unique flavors you have yet to try. Have a festive Cinco de Mayo.

Remember Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

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Mother’s Day

Gifts & Dining Guide

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spring Pre-TICK-ament

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY

Each Spring,

along with the warmer weather, come the ticks. These tiny bloodsucking creatures are a growing economic and health problem.

Their masterful knack for survival leaves continued vigilance our only real defense.

HERE A TICK, THERE A TICK Ticks were here on Earth long before humans. Classified among spiders and scorpions as members of the arachnid, there are 840 species of these eightlegged parasites worldwide, 90 of which reside in the continental United States.

As recently as 2017, a new tick species was found in New Jersey – the Asian long-horned tick. One of the oldest known tick specimens (as recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records) is a 90-million-year-old bird tick preserved in amber and unearthed in April 1999 from a vacant lot in Sayreville, New Jersey.

Today, living among ticks is a predicament because of the illnesses they spread.

other vector-borne diseases found worldwide include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, and malaria).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in the U.S. 2017 had the highest number of Lyme disease cases yet – 42,743 of which 5,155 were from New York State and 121 from Saratoga County.

CDC statistics indicate that in the last 15 years, men are getting Lyme disease more often

TAKE EVASIVE ACTION The good news is that when patients with Lyme disease are treated with antibiotics in its early stages, they recover rapidly and completely.

For more information, go to www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html

HERE ARE 5 WAYS TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST LYME DISEASE

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WHO’S GETTING SICK As many as 14 different diseases are contracted from a tick’s bite and include the Powassan Virus, Rocky Mountain Fever, Anaplasmosis and most commonly in this region – Lyme disease (which accounts for 72 percent of all tick-related illnesses.

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in North America (examples of

than women. Children ages 5 to 14 years old and adults ages 45 to 60 years old make up the majority of these cases.

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Adopt a friendly view of reptiles, amphibians, opossums and birds because they all consume ticks in quantity.

Ticks can only spread disease after being attached to a host for more than 36 hours so if you find one (on you or your pet), remove it quickly and completely with tweezers.

The best place on the body to look for ticks is around the ankles, but taking a shower and searching everywhere (including through your hair) is recommended after being outdoors.

Look for the tiniest ticks (young ticks known as nymphs) because they are the most likely to transmit Lyme disease. Although only 25 percent of nymphs carry the Lyme-causing bacteria, they are responsible for more cases than adult ticks because they are so hard to spot and it’s hard to feel them biting you.

Lyme disease symptoms appear between three and 30 days after a bite and include a bulls-eye rash (in at least 60-percent of cases), headache and fever.

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the ubiquitous

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Dandelion

Written by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

It’s amusing

how our attitudes change over time. We all look back at those pictures of ourselves from the 90s, 80s, 70s, 60s and earlier and are amazed at the hairstyles and clothes we wore then. At the time, my generation thought we were the height of fashion with our big hair and bellbottoms. If you happen upon an old episode of Columbo on the tube, you’ll be amazed at how long men’s sideburns were.

And then there were the bold, psychedelic patterns of the disco era. Now we simply look back at all this and wonder, “What were we thinking?”

You might not realize it but the same thing happens with

Dandelion greens.

plants. Some plants are popular for awhile and then they are replaced with another. You can go on the internet and find the “Perennial of the Year” and “Annual of the Year” for this and past years. Sometimes it is the color that makes the plant popular and sometimes it’s because the plant is a newly bred variety. Sometimes, just as in the fashion world, plants that were popular in the past enjoy a revival as new gardeners rediscover plants that their grandparents loved.

There’s one plant though, that has suffered a fall from grace so complete that few of us are even aware that it was once one of the most beloved of plants on the planet. The plant I’m referring to is the ubiquitous dandelion.

It might surprise you to know that, at one time, there was NOT ONE dandelion growing on the entire continent of North America. Even knowing that, you’d probably assume that it was just an unfortunate accident that they’re here…they must have gotten here along with another plant or as a seed stuck to someone’s shoe.

Actually, the dandelion, that scourge of our lawns that we detest so much, was brought here by European colonists intentionally. In fact, more than

Dandelion flower (above) and seedhead (left).

Photos by Peter Bowden.

one group of colonists brought it with them to their new homes in America. Germans are known to have brought it with them and Spanish colonists introduced dandelions into Mexico including what is now the American southwest. The reason they made a point of bringing dandelion seed to the New World is because they depended on it to keep them healthy. The dandelion, which is actually a plant native to Asia, has a long history as a beneficial and medicinal plant.

In China, it is mentioned in herbal texts as early as the 7th century. We can assume that it was used medicinally in China even earlier. In Wales, it is mentioned in the writing of physicians during the 1200s. A

Dandelion flower buds.

French physician gave us the name dandelion when he called them ‘dent de lion’ or ’teeth of the lion’ describing the ragged shape of the leaf.

Other common names for the dandelion have been: Blowball, Cankerwort, Swine Snout, Wild Endive, Sin in the Grass and another French name, pis-enlit which translates as “wets the bed.” This last name describes the dandelion’s ability as a diuretic.

The Latin name for the dandelion is Taraxacum officinale which can be translated as ‘disorder remedy.’

Dandelion leaves are a wonderful source of vitamin A as well as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Common knowledge of our ancestors was that the various parts of the

Dandelion flowers.

dandelion can be used to treat urinary tract infections, abscesses, eczema, gout, boils, stomach aches and even snakebites. It has also been used to treat high blood pressure and as a liver purifier.

The white sap in the flower’s stem has even been suggested as a cure for warts. The list goes on and on.

I’m certainly not suggesting that you use dandelions medicinally but it makes for interesting reading. One would think that, since there are references to the benefit of dandelions about as far back in history as history goes, there might be something to all this. One thing is for sure, our ancestors were not going to the New World without the seeds of their favorite cure. It is no wonder that they are everywhere. We may have completely lost sight of the virtues of the lowly dandelion but they are still with us nonetheless.

I’ll have to admit that tender young dandelion greens sometimes make it into the salads at my house. They are a little bitter but, when mixed with all the other greens, they’re pretty good. For some, it is an acquired taste. We once served some dinner guests salad with dandelion greens in it without their knowledge. They enjoyed the salad but called the next day to ask us, “What was in that salad anyway?” I won’t go into detail. Suffice it to say, THEY noticed the effect dandelions can have on the digestive system!

Thanks for the read!

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a Conscious Clean

garden

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Super strong-smelling cleaners just aren’t good for your family’s health or your wallet.

This Spring, clean house and save money with simple alternatives recommended by the experts.

Windows Without Streaks

Make a simple window cleaning solution. Mix one-part distilled vinegar to 10 parts warm water in a spray bottle. Quickly rub the solution on windows with a lint-free cloth, paper towels, newspaper or sponge.

Using a damp squeegee, wipe from the top of the window down to remove the solution. Wipe the edge of the squeegee clean after each swipe. www.pellabranch.com/blog/global-blogs/how-to-clean-windows-without-streaks

by Megin Potter

Set Up a Fruit Fly Trap

for Saratoga TODAY

Tackle Toilets Drain the water out of toilet bowls – then clean. The water in the bowl dilutes the cleaner, so simply turn the water valve at the base of the toilet off and flush once to empty it out.

To attract fruit flies away from your food, open a bottle of apple cider vinegar, cover the opening with plastic wrap and hold it in place with a rubber band. Poke holes in the wrap. Flies will go in but won’t be able to get out.

DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner: 1 cup table salt, 1 cup baking soda, and 1 cup oxygen bleach (such as OxiClean).

Sprinkle cleaner liberally around the inside of the bowl and let it set for at least 5 minutes before scrubbing and rinsing clean with water. www.marthastewart.com/1532604/best-way-to-clean-a-toilet

www.farmersalmanac.com/get-rid-fruit-flies-naturally-25356

Sparkling Chrome Bring dull chrome fixtures and hardware back to life with lemons.

Roll a lemon to release the juice. Cut it in half. Rub it all over hard-water stained chrome fixtures. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.

Prevent film buildup and maintain that shine longer with a few drops of dishwashing liquid dissolved into a gallon of distilled water wiped on with a microfiber cloth weekly. www.merrymaids.com/cleaning-tips/diy/ how-to-clean-chrome-fixtures-and-fittings

Clean Garden Tools

Remove rust and caked-on dirt from trowels, rakes, clippers and other garden gear by submerging the steel parts in a large bucket filled with enough strong black tea to cover them. Soak for a few hours then wipe the tools down with a clean rag. To condition wooden handles, rub with olive oil. www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-home-cleaners-toborrow-from-the-pantry

Pay Attention to Plants To spruce up houseplants, carefully clear away dust and debris. Pluck away blossoms that have fallen off and onto the soil to prevent mold. Clean the leaves without breaking them by gently supporting them in your hand while wiping them with a moist cloth (skip the shining oils and polishes because they can block plant pores). For fuzzy-leafed plants such as African violets, push away dust with a soft-bristle paintbrush.

Fill your containers, patio planters and window boxes with fragrant insectrepelling plants to deter house flies and mosquitos. Basil, mint, lavender, lemon thyme, lemongrass and catnip transplants are all good choices.

To activate the plant’s natural bug-repellent powers, release its oils by rubbing or crushing several sprigs. www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/care/how-to-clean-your-houseplants www.bhg.com/gardening/pests/insects-diseases-weeds/insect-repelling-plants

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TOWN OF BALLSTON

GALWAY

63 Cornerstone Dr., $249,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property to Dawn and Edward Placke.

1482 Perth Rd., $260,000.

Matthew and Daniel Chamberlin sold property to Jason and Kathleen Biss.

84 Beacon St., $264,400.

Cynthia Bader sold property to Robert and Paula Hayes.

6312 Jockey St., $162,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation sold property to Kyler Wang.

Lake Rd., $240,000. Paulette Green, Barbara Johnson, William Wigley and Timothy Wigley sold property to Eric and Megan McMahon.

7 Mott Dr., $254,000.

Brandon and Amy Waylett sold property to Albert and Charlene Schmidt (Co-Trustees).

7 Pine Hollow Dr., $120,000.

Garry and Judith Heflin sold property to Heflin Builders Inc. 7 Pine Hollow Dr., $530,000.

Heflin Builders Inc. sold property to Matthew and Amy Danton.

CORINTH 54 Woodland Trail, $84,500.

Barbara Mullaney (CoTrustee) and Frank Marten (Co-Trustee) sold property to Barbara and Thomas Mullaney.

58 Woodland Trail, $271,811.

Barbara Mullaney (CoTrustee) and Frank Marten (Co-Trustee) sold property to Barbara and Thomas Mullaney.

83 Hamilton Ave., $40,000.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC sold property to 2019 Castle LLC. 30 Wiley Way, $25,000. Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothills Builders LLC. 30 Wiley Way, $271,930.

Foothills Builders LLC sold property to Robert Patrenets, Jr. 18 Falvey Lane & Mesacosa Rd., $280,000. Elizabeth Muzzy sold property to Thomas and Kayla Gawrys.

45 Holmes Rd., $223,500.

Jonathan and Corrina Hamm sold property to Mark Vaughn, Jr. 625 Main St., $135,000.

Matthew Scott and Heather Scott Smith sold property to Robert and Brittany Henry.

246-248 Main St., $133,000.

Paul and Nancy Galvin sold property to Carrisa Randolph and James Lytle.

2514 North Rd., $306,000.

Warren and Cherie Plummer sold property to Ryan Parslow.

GREENFIELD 24 Old Stone Ridge Rd, $174,000. Rocco and Margaret Dibianco sold property to Christina Stack and Todd Cetnar.

21 Bloomfield Rd., $712,000.

Keith Washco (as Trustee) sold property to Matthew and Jennifer Rhodes.

84 Lake Desolation Rd., $650,000.

Nicholas Querques and Cassandra Lyons sold property to Daniel and Hillary Hurley.

MALTA 30 Featherfoil Way, $285,000.

Kevin and Patricia Schaefer sold property to David Harvey.

22 Ordelia Lane, $378,855.

Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Frank Scotto.

2148 Route 9, $195,000.

Roger and Linda Cleveland sold property to Dawn Davis Marks.

154 Route 9P, $290,000. US Bank National Association (as Trustee) sold property to Edward McAdoo.

MILTON

70 Deer Run Dr., $175,000.

Joseph Flasz sold property to Swayne Hazel.

522 Elk Circle, $178,500.

Jennifer Romano sold property to Michael Paulmeno.

33 Russell St., $175,000.

Christine Lambert sold property to Camilla Colangelo.

245 Revere Dr., $270,000.

Dustin and Brittania Engelkes sold property to Christopher O’Neil.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 175 Hathaway Rd., $225,000.

Lloyd Fisher (by Exec) sold property to Bryan and Marianne Meskill.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 51 Waterview Dr., $700,000.

Lynn Geiger sold property to Patricia Hilleren and Patricia Tschannen.

120 East Ave., $530,000. Vincent and Donna Perone sold property to Dillon and Kerri Burgess.

46 Union Ave., Unit 303. $912,637. Moore Hall LLC sold property to Carolyn Karlson.

168 Jefferson St., Unit 3, $280,000. One Hundred Sixty Six Jefferson Street LLC sold property to Carrie Kaufman.

166 Jefferson St., Unit 4, $280,000.

One Hundred Sixty Six Jefferson Street LLC sold property to RBW Consulting LLC. 385 Broadway, $2,600,000.

Three Hundred Eighty Five Bway Saratoga LLC sold property to Broadway 385 LLC.

1014 Rock City Rd., $210,000.

Susan Olszewski sold property to Robert and Sarah Crowley.

248 Nelson Ave., $575,750.

Paul and Aubree Burbank sold property to Two Hundred Forty Eight Nelson LLC.

127 West Milton Rd., $17,400.

Sharon Apholz and Robert Jenkins, Jr. sold property to Sharon Apholz.

10 Excelsior Spring Ave. $405,000.

Johnny Noble sold property to Christi and Lucio Dininni.

Lot 12 Shaw Dr., $175,000.

DGD Holdings LLC sold property to William McEllen and Rachel Dunn.

STILLWATER 5 Starting Gate Court, $310,000.

James Mahoney sold property to Thomas Longo and Natalie Westervelt.

25 Phillips Rd., $253,000. Charles and Abbey Pafundi sold property to Andrew and Amanda Warn.

WILTON 3 White Pines Lane, $262,500.

Kristopher and Margaret Ostrander sold property to Brennan and Tara Drake.

12 Lonesome Pine Trail, $235,000. Judith Kennedy sold property to Kevin LeClair, Jr.

16 Nicklaus Dr., $204,750.

US Bank National Association (as Trustee,

by Atty) sold property to Saratoga Maple LLC. 4 Seymour Dr., $447,500.

Roger Terry sold property to Mayumi and Paul Rice.

12 Burnham Rd., $82,500.

North Manor Development LLC sold property to Bonacio Construction Inc. 12 Burnham Rd., $90,000.

Bonacio Construction Inc. sold property to Courtney Salaway.

36 Santee Dr., $332,000.

Christopher and Cynthia Mastantuono sold property to Justin and Jennifer Grassi.

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BECOME A Lightbulb Cowboy

The old days of light bulbs are over.

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY

Originally patented in 1879, light bulb technology has progressed from incandescent to florescent, then to compact florescent bulbs. The newest kid in town is the LED bulb and now we’ll never see light the same way again.

“The LED industry is new – it’s like the Wild West of lighting. It’s still a growing field and it’s always changing,” said Gail Beatty of Wolberg Electric in Saratoga Springs.

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

LUMENS: THE NEW WAY TO SHOP FOR LIGHT

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BRANDING BULBS For the greatest savings, LED bulbs are choose ENERGY STAR® light bulbs. more efficient and last longer than incandescent or compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, but after LEDs blue beginnings, the color of an incandescent and considering a switch causes quite an LED bulb can be so close you a ruckus. can’t tell them apart. LEDs are not “The first objection I get is, the color of ET’s hand anymore,” ‘Those can be so blue!’ but actually, said Beatty.

Lightbulbs are rated on a color temperature scale from warm to cool and there’s virtually no light fixture that you can’t get an LED bulb for.

The Federal Trade Commission created the Lighting Facts label (patterned after the nutrition label on foods) to tell consumers the color of the bulb, how much light it puts out, how much it costs to operate, how long it’s expected to last and how much energy it consumes.

WRANGLING WATTS There’s a glaringly obvious missing link between this Lighting Facts label and how most of us are used to selecting lightbulbs. That is: understanding the difference between watts and lumens.

“We need to reeducate ourselves by looking at the brightness rating. A lumen is a measure of how much actual light a bulb puts out,” said Beatty.

Watts measure energy consumption. On our electric bill, we pay for the number of watts we use. When it came to lightbulbs, we got used to the idea of a 60-watt bulb consuming 60 watts of energy and associating that to a certain level of brightness.

We can't do that anymore since we have new light sources that use fewer watts to produce more light. Instead of lightbulbs being measured only by the amount of energy they consume (watts), we are now measuring how much light energy they produce (lumens). More lumens equal brighter light.

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COST QUARREL The initial cost of LED lightbulbs is something to balk at until you understand lumens, how much money you’ll save on your electric bill and how long LED bulbs last.

“You do see a really huge dropoff in power bills,” said Beatty.

After switching to LED bulbs in her own home, Beatty’s average $150 monthly bill is now usually under $100.

“There’s a good tax incentive for businesses, and for home owners, the biggest incentive is saving money,” said Beatty.

The 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act requires greater energy efficiency but does not ban the sale or manufacture of ALL incandescent bulbs. In 2017, an amendment to the act extends these energy requirements to specialty bulbs, three-way bulbs, chandelier bulbs, refrigerator bulbs, plant grow lights and others as of 2020 (although the Trump administration has proposed withdrawing those regulations).

General Electric is discontinuing the manufacture of CFL bulbs and Beatty predicts that CFL’s will disappear from the market soon because LED bulbs are just so much better – longer life, more efficient, better color rendering, no slow “warm up” time, and no Mercury pollution when they are disposed of.

“Our primary contribution to the community is education.

We spend a lot of time teaching people and we’re happy to demonstrate the bulbs for you,” she said.

The Wolberg Electric Showroom is at 60 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

LOCAL BRIEFS

Week of May 3 – May 9, 2019

Lucia Anniversary Party Benefit 20 percent off any purchase on Friday, May 10 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Lucia Boutique located at 454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Exclusive giveaways. Enjoy complimentary bubbly cocktails and comfort kitchen tater tot bar.

There will also be a trunk show

by The Bohemian & Co. Kidding Around with Rebel Wood Food, music, and family friendly fun at Old Saratoga Mercantile, 1120 Rte. 29, Schuylerville, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit 20+ baby goats. A shuttle bus from neighboring Schuyler Farm Corn Maze will take you to Old Saratoga Mercantile. Free admission.

Mother’s Day Concert Saratoga Children’s Chorus will present a Mother’s Day Concert on May 12 at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church located at 175 Fifth Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Admission is free and open to the public.

Seniors One Day Bus Trip to New York City Chelsea Pier Area Wednesday, May 15. Cost is $42/Members, $67/Non-Members. Enjoy a beautiful spring day on the West Side! Chelsea Pier, The Highline Walkway, Tribecca, or Uber to uptown and enjoy the day shopping. For more information, contact the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621, ext. 202.

30th Anniversary May Day for Hunger Get out your 1920s attire and celebrate May Day for Hunger's 30th Anniversary on Thursday, May 16 at the Canfield Casino from 6-9 p.m. May Day benefits Saratoga County EOC's food programs, which provided over 115,000 meals to our neighbors in need in 2018.

This year's event will feature a cocktail hour, silent auction, seated dinner and live entertainment.

Tickets start at $100. Learn more at saratogaeoc.org/maydayforhunger.

Annual Senior Luncheon This year’s theme will be a sock hop. Shake, rattle and roll on Friday, May 17 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This event is for seniors, age 60 and over. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at Noon. The menu will include classic American favorites: cheeseburger, French fries, coleslaw, pickle and apple pie. No take-away, no animals allowed. Live music, door prizes, games and a raffle. Tickets are required to attend and will not be available at the door. Tickets will be available until May 10 at the Office of the Aging. For more information call 518-884-4100.

9th Annual Baskets for Ben Helping local children in need by providing purchased goods and services including electronics, clothing, bedding, food, tutoring, school supplies, eyeglasses, transportation costs, field trip admission expenses, etc.

Additionally, the fund awards 20 scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors from ten local school districts. We also donate household and personal care items to 12 local food pantries.

The fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m. at the Queensbury Hotel, located at 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls. A live auction of valuable theme baskets begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, includes appetizers, desserts, gift baskets, door prizes, auction, entertainment and more! To purchase tickets 518-792-4514 OR benosbornfund@gmail.com, benosbornfund.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 organization. 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to help local children.

Historic Homes Tour Spring brings warmer weather, blooming tulips and daffodils, and a momentous day for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. On the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend, May 11, the Foundation will hold the Historic Homes Tour to celebrate our community’s rich architectural heritage with tours of beautiful East Side homes in Saratoga Springs. The event kicks off with a Porch Party on

Thursday, May 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Circular Manor. Advance discounted Historic Homes Tour tickets are $30 for SSPF members and $40 for non-members.

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $35 members and $45 non-members at 112 Spring St. from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.saratogapreservation.org for more information.

"All That Glitters" Luncheon Join us on Tuesday May 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant and Inn. Special feature "Jewelry Exchange," bring your "old" jewelry in to exchange and take home some "new to you" jewelry. Speaker Dixie Westervelt from Shokan, NY will talk about "Surprise Packages: some delightful; some devastating" Reservations necessary by May 9 to Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518583-4043. Menu: chicken Caesar salad or Scrod Parkerhouse, $19 inclusive. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women's Connection.

Local Backyard Composting Workshop On May 14 at 7 p.m. Sustainable Saratoga is offering a backyard composting workshop that helps local families learn how to easily convert food scraps and lawn trimmings into rich nutrients for their gardens. Backyard composting workshops last approximately 45 minutes and will include an overview of how to get started with backyard composting, identifying and troubleshooting common composting issues, and time for questions. The workshops are free, but registration is required.

We will also provide information about finding the right bin for your compost needs, and the ongoing support you need to make reducing food waste easy and fun. Register online at www.sustainablesaratoga.org/ projects/zero-waste.

The Flower and Fruit Mission The Spring Luncheon The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital will be hosting The Spring Luncheon on May 21, at The Hall of Springs.

There will be a social hour at 11:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. a seated lunch. Attire is Spring

31 Chic – hats are encouraged.

Guests may enjoy some shopping with local vendors, a silent auction of container gardens and a chance to participate in the raffle. The Flower and Fruit mission has supported the William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services of Saratoga Hospital for over 100 years and most recently pledged $250,000 to a multi-phase expansion and renovation project. Tickets are $60 per person and only prepaid reservations are accepted.

For reservations online go to thespringluncheon2019. eventbrite.com or contact Jennifer Perry at 518-288-5975 or theflowerandfruitmission@ gmail.com. Please contact theflowerandfruitmission@gmail. com for more information.

Memorial Garden Tour The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs in celebration of National Garden Week June 2-8, is inviting the public to tour the Memorial Garden at Saratoga Heritage Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on Tuesday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. Members of the Heritage Garden Club have maintained the garden for 20 years which is open to the public. Master Gardeners and club members will be available to answer questions regarding the garden and plant identification. Heritage Garden Club members will also discuss the benefits of joining a garden club and how it benefits the community. A variety of club photos, events and history as well as horticulture brochures provided by the Saratoga Co-Op Extension, will be available.

If interested in joining, contact theheritage40@gmail.com.

Heritage Garden Club Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs.

A variety of perennial plants and herbs as well as garden decor and many different shapes and colors of distinctive daylilies developed by the late Stanley Saxton, a hybridizer and longtime Saratoga resident who developed and registered daylilies, will be available for sale. Contact theheritaage40@gmail.com.

Car Show and Food Truck Event Morris Ford presents Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York’s Car Show and Food Truck Event on June 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The car show is open to all cars, trucks, motorcycles of any year, make or model. Vehicle registration is a $10 donation to Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York. Spectators are free, event is open to everyone. Check out cars and enjoy great food!!

Good Bags, raffles, door prizes, dash plaques, trophies are just the beginning of the fun.

John’s Rolllin’ Jukebox will be spinning tunes for us all day and Herb Carter Jr. of 18 String of Trouble will be playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for a donation of $25. For more information please feel free to contact Tracy Paige at 518-331-7615.

Spring into Action and Volunteer Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many community organizations throughout Saratoga County. A variety of options on how you could spend your volunteer time.

We will educate you on what is available and help you with your placement process. Orientation is provided. If you are interested in learning more about any of these rewarding opportunities, please call the RSVP Program at 518-884-4110.

Hudson Crossing Park Outdoor Volunteers Needed The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program-RSVP of Saratoga County recently partnered with Hudson Crossing Park. The park is centered on Champlain Canal Lock 5 Island just outside the village of Schuylerville. Volunteer opportunities include: Garden Volunteers to weed and care for plants, and Trail Volunteers to monitor the trails for litter, branches, issues. Special Event Volunteers are also needed for one-time opportunities, like the one coming up in early June for the Triathlon. Interested in learning more about the Hudson Crossing Park and its’ volunteer opportunities? Please call RSVP at 518-884-4110.

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This Week’s Events: MAY 3 - 9 family friendly FRIDAY, MAY 3 Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6 - 10 p.m.

Come celebrate our Spring Fling for our Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser. Put on your dancin' shoes and “tiptoe through the tulips” with Betsy and the ByeGons who play 60’s and 70’s music, pop and classic rock and country. Cost is $20 at the door or pay in advance by calling Judy at 518-587-5568.

Rigatoni, meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert are included in ticket price. Cash bar, 60’s attire contest, games and raffle baskets will be available. Help raise donations to assist the Cerebral Palsy Fund and have a fun night.

An Evening with Chantal Turvey Long Shadows Farm, Cambridge | 5:30 p.m.

World renowned equestrian performer Chantal Turvey will perform with her horses. Between 5:30 and 7 p.m. there will be pony rides, entertainment and food and beverage concessions. The event will benefit the sanctuary horses, including retired Thoroughbred racehorses at Long Shadows Charitable Foundation (LSCF), as well as its healing programs for veterans, first-responders and others. Turvey is a highly acclaimed horse trainer, stunt rider, and trick trainer specializing in training equines for cinema. She has trained horses for productions such as Selma, Underground, the Walking Dead and more. Her performance will be a tribute to veterans.

Matilda the Musical Saratoga Springs High School, Teaching Auditorium | 7 p.m.

The Saratoga Children’s Theater presents Matilda the Musical. Additional shows are Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. Please park by the football field/ tennis courts. The Teaching Auditorium is all the way down to the left of the tennis courts.

Tickets: adults $15, students/seniors $10, children (not in school) $5. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Remaining tickets for each performance will be sold starting one hour before the show. Tickets are available online at: www.brownpapertickets.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Workshop on Waterfalls Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park 9 a.m. - Noon | SSAS will host a workshop on "Waterfalls" by artist/instructor Karen

Woodinon. Karen will demonstrate her oil painting techniques, then from 1- 3 p.m. there will be guided instructions. Bring your own lunch. To reserve your space and receive further directions, please check the website: SouthernSaratogaartist.com.

I Love My Park Day Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd, Gansevoor | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Volunteers needed to help improve and enhance our local Moreau Lake State Park.

Organized through Parks & Trails, NY, there will be a variety of projects for all ages (large groups welcome). Register at www.ptny.org/ilovemypark. Rain date is May 5. Refreshments and lunch will be provided by Friends of Moreau Lake.

Learn to Compost Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.

Home composting doesn't have to be hard... even for kids! Bring the whole family to learn from the experts at Sustainable Saratoga during this one-hour free presentation. People (and puppets for the kids) will teach the basics of turning plant refuse from kitchen and yard into rich soil for your garden. Register at www. sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste.

Big Brew Day

Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman.

Participants are welcome to bring a photo or other remembrance of their mother to share. Light refreshments served. No cost to attend. Call 774-275-4173.

Drawn: Tim See Exhibition and Hands-On Workshop Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville, 5 - 7 p.m. | Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents "Drawn" a solo exhibition of the utilitarian pottery of Syracuse artist Tim See that will run through May 31. See will also be present for a handson workshop May 4-5. Visit saratogaclayarts. org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@ saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Benefit Football Game Times Union Center | 7 - 9 p.m.

Join the Nick’s Fight group as we cheer on the Albany Empire arena football team against the Washington Valor. All proceeds benefit the Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation. Tickets are $27 each and will be in Section 209. Then, join us on May 6 at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, Room A-B, 475 Moe Rd. for the 2019 Annual Gathering to celebrate the accomplishments of 2018. Refreshments provided. For more information, visit www.fighttobehealed.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation: adults $10, seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $9, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585.

Saratoga Zymurgist, 112 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m – 3 p.m.

Learn how to become a homebrewer and celebrate National Homebrew Day. Come watch local homebrewers demonste different ways you can make beer at home. Poetry Slam for Science All-grain and BIAB brewers will start at Congress Park, 1 E. Congress Place, 10 a.m. Extract brewers and one-gallon Saratoga Springs | 3 - 4 p.m. brewers will start at noon. This event is free. Presented by Saratoga Unites. Bring your distilled (less than a minute) creation to Spring Antique Appraisal Show Congress Park to read or share on a poster.

Read your poetry in a community that Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Rd., Malta, 10 a.m. - Noon | Antique expert recognizes significant contributions science makes in policy and advancement of humanity.

Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques and sponsor of Antiques Road Show will be Submit to Saratoga Unites if you wish to share online. All ages. Email questions to jwash232@ doing an evaluation of your antiques. Precomcast.net. Visit saratogaunitesny.org. register to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. We are limited to 40 items, so register early at www.MaltaParksRec.com MONDAY, MAY 6 or call 518-899-4411 for more information.

Motherless Daughters Gathering Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | Noon There will be a gathering for women who have lost their mothers. The annual event came about in response to the book,

Open Mic Night

Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. | Every Monday, all ages, all styles. The event is free, but please leave a $3 donation for their non-profit organization. Sign up is 7-7:25 p.m. Show is at 7:30 p.m. Two songs or 10 minutes. Sign up is first-come, first-serve.

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TUESDAY, MAY 7 Moreau Overlook Hike Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort , 1-3 p.m. | This hike is one of our most strenuous. We will be hiking 0.9 miles up to the beautiful view of Moreau Lake. This is a steep hike and towards the end it gets a bit rocky. Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch to eat at the overlook.

Registration is required with 24 hours advanced notice by calling 518-793-0511.

Please meet and pay at the park office, $1 for 62+ and children, $2 for everyone else.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Roast Pork & Liver/Onions Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Soup Dijour, tossed salad, roast pork loin, liver and onions, mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, vegetables, dessert, rolls and butter, coffee, tea. Donation requested: $12 adults, $11 seniors (62 years) and military (active or retired with ID card), $8 children 5-12. Children under 5 free, $12 all takeouts. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Amateur and/or professional musicians. Come listen or bring an instrument and play along. Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Beyond My Battle: Art with Heart & Hope Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.

An art show celebrating the healing power of art for those living with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and caretakers. Support Beyond My Battle’s cause. Enjoy food, live music, and good company. Tickets for the opening-night party on May 9 are available now at www. beyondmybattle.org. To become a sponsor, please email info@beyondmybattle.org.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY, MAY 6 American Legion Auxiliary The Henry Cornell Post 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.

Saratoga Retired Teachers Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs | Noon For membership information and luncheon reservations call 518-587-5356.

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At The Tang:

Glamour Redefined in New Ms. Thang Exhibit

George Hurrell, Jean Harlow, 1934 (printed 1979–1980), gelatin silver print, 10 7/8 x 14 inches, Tang Teaching Museum collection, The Jack Shear Collection of Photography.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces the opening of New Ms. Thang, a student-curated exhibition that examines the relationship between the glamour of classic Hollywood and glamour as redefined by contemporary black female photographers and their subjects.

The exhibition will be on view in the Tang’s Kettlewell Print Study Room from May 4 through 18.

Organized by Dayna Joseph ’19, New Ms. Thang includes photographer George Hurrell’s images of iconic Hollywood figures such as Marlene Dietrich, Jean Harlow, and Rita Hayworth, along with recent work by artists Endia Beal, Renée Cox, Deana Lawson, and Mickalene Thomas.

These contemporary black female artists signify a new generation of glamour that is no longer rigidly dictated by the white male gaze.

Instead, New Ms. Thang presents a glamour that is fluid and inclusive of all women who are confident in themselves and their agency.

Admission to New Ms. Thang is free and open to the public during the following special hours: 1- 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and Thursday, May 9; Friday, May 10 (til 8 p.m.); Saturday, May 11 and Thursday, May 16; Friday, May 17 (til 6 p.m.), and Saturday, May 18.

The exhibition will also be open by appointment. To make an appointment, please call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-5808080. For more information, call 518-580-8080 or visit the website tang.skidmore.edu.

Pete Seeger's Legacy Explored In Free "Wasn't That A Time" Event May 3-5 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The life and music of folk singer and community activist Pete Seeger will be explored in a series of free events May 3, 4 and 5 entitled “Wasn’t That a Time” at various cultural centers throughout the Capital Region as part of The Egg Performing Arts Center’s “New York Living Legacy” series.

In Saratoga Springs, events will take place noon on Friday, May 3 at Caffe Lena, and at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. All events are free and open to the public.

In celebration of the Pete Seeger Centennial year, noted music writer Jesse Jarnow will explore the life of Pete Seeger, focusing on the research done for his 2018 book “Wasn’t That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the American Soul.” The multi-media program will be enhanced by photo projections as well as live music

Pete Seeger Centennial Celebration at Caffe Lena Friday and at Saratoga Springs Public Library Sunday. Photo provided.

by Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton and historic recordings

by Pete Seeger.

Likely the best known folk singer of all time, Pete Seeger’s career as a musician was highlighted by great popular success with the group The Weavers and songs such as “Where

Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “If I Had a Hammer”; Pete Seeger – born May 3, 1919 - was a leading force for using music to further social, humanitarian and environmental causes – most notably in the founding of the Clearwater in an effort to save the Hudson River.

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Saratoga Clay Arts Center Exhibition SARATOGA ARTS 2020 & Hands-On Workshop Opens May 4 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents “Drawn” - a solo exhibition featuring the utilitarian pottery of Syracuse artist Tim See. The exhibition opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and runs through May 31.

Tim See makes functional woodfired stoneware pots that explore the timelessness of industry and our relationship with technology. His pots, ‘rusty’ with ashy, coppery glazes and adorned with ceramic screw heads, rivets, nuts and bolts, reminisce about overlooked mechanical parts and objects and a forgotten industrial age. Craggy with wood ash, his pots seem to have been excavated from a worksite, saved from forgetfulness.

See will be present for a twoday hands-on workshop May 4-5.

Details for the exhibition and workshop can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.

Founded in 2010 by clay artist and educator Jill Kovachick, Saratoga Clay Arts Center is a ceramic art center located just a few miles outside of Saratoga Springs in Schuylerville, offering wheel throwing and handbuilding clay classes for youth and adults, studio space and residencies for

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts invites artists working in any medium and individuals interested in submitting curatorial proposals to apply for consideration by an exhibitions review panel. Artists will be considered for solo, twoperson or small group exhibitions in the 2,000 square foot gallery space on Broadway. Strong preference is given to artworks within a series or concept.

Individuals who reside in Saratoga

County and the eight surrounding counties are encouraged to apply.

Saratoga Arts is located at 320 Broadway. Go to www. saratoga-arts.org to find a link to the online application and more information about the Call for Submissions process. Questions regarding Saratoga Art's 2020 Call for Submissions? Contact Rebecca Zeh, Exhibitions Coordinator at rzeh@saratogaarts.org or call 518-584-4132.

Deadline to apply is May 15.

Capital Region’s Rock Voices Perform in Saratoga Springs May 5 Oil Can from "Drawn," a solo exhibition by Syracuse artist, Tim See.

artists, and exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established clay artists. The Schacht Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m.

– 4 p.m. and by appointment and it

located at 167 Hayes Road.

Visit www.saratogaclayarts. org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rock Voices, a community choir, present their public spring concerts on May 4 in Troy and May 5 in Saratoga Springs, featuring the music of David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Simon & Garfunkel, Colbie Caillat, The Monkees, Boston, Gillian Welch, Poco and many others.

Rock Voices launched in Albany in 2018 and now boasts 115 members – 75 in Albany and 40 in a second chapter in Saratoga Springs, that started this year.

The Capital Region’s Rock Voices choirs offer three community concerts a year, with singers backed up by a professional live rock band.

Concert preparation includes at least 12 weekly rehearsals and access to various musiclearning tools. Membership scholarships are available to those who demonstrate financial need.

To show community support, Rock Voices raises funds to support a different local charity at each concert through donations and raffles.

The Albany concert will be staged 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Schacht Auditorium at Sage College, 65 1st St, Troy. Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $8, Under 12 free. Charitable support provided to Eyes Wide Open through donation and raffle.

The Saratoga Springs concert will be staged 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at My Revelation Church, 59 Pine Road. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $8, Under 12 free.

Charitable support provided to Wellspring through donation and raffle. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com.

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Legendary regional musicians Bob Warren (left) & Michael Jerling (right) will perform 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Ndakinna Education Center, 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center. Jerling’s new album is titled “Family Recipe.” Warren’s new release is titled “My Town.” Warren and Jerling will be joined on stage by Tony Markellis, Teresina Huxtable and Scott Bassinson. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students. Light refreshments will be available at intermission.

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May Events SARATOGA SPRINGS — During the month of May, Northshire Bookstore will host public events in Saratoga Springs. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway.

Friday, May 3 • 7 p.m.

Michael Landis - Northern Men with Southern Loyalties: The Democratic Party and the Sectional Crisis. Author & historian Michael Landis will discuss his book. In the decade before the Civil War, Northern Democrats, although they ostensibly represented antislavery and freestate constituencies, made possible the passage of significant proslavery legislation.

Saturday, May 4 •10:30 a.m.

May the Fourth Star Wars Story Time. In honor of May the Fourth and Children's Book Week, join bookseller Leah for a very special Star Wars story time. Leah will share some of her favorite Star Wars picture books for the very young.

Sunday, May 5 • 5 p.m.

Christine Frissora - Beyond Onomatopoeia.

Doctor & poet Christine Frissora will read from her book. Poetry sometimes motivates people to change their behavior. It can be used as a visualization tool for high stress situations - such as handling medical emergencies or to enhance sports performance.

Tuesday, May 7 • 7 p.m.

Off the Shelf with Anna Quindlen - Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting. Gannett Auditorium

- Palamountain Hall - Skidmore College. Tickets required - info at www.northshire.com. Bestselling author Anna Quindlen will discuss her new book.

Saturday, May 11 • 7 p.m.

Dennis Snyder - Race Point. Dennis Snyder will discuss his novel - a Northshire Staff Pick with a local setting.

Sunday, May 19 • 5 p.m.

Community Book Discussion - The Climate Report: National Climate Assessment-Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States. This conversation is co-hosted by The Saratoga Unites Environmental Action Committee, Sustainable Saratoga and Northshire Bookstore.

Thursday, May 23 • 6 p.m.

Margaret Roach - A Way to Garden: A Hands-On Primer for Every Season. One of America’s bestknown garden writers and the creator of the popular ‘A Way to Garden’ podcast will share her new book.

Friday, May 31 • 7 p.m.

Poetry Reading with Suzanne Rancourt murmurs at the gate. Poet Suzanne Rancourt’s second book uses both fictional and autobiographical events to create a chorus of survivors. These poems for the unspeakable, the marginalized, the "in-betweeners," create a chorus of survivors in the theatre of life's sorrow, love, tragedy, beauty, and profound human resiliency.

For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

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Puzzles Across 1 First assassin to attack Caesar 6 Marvel Comics mutants 10 Folk singer Joan 14 Arctic or Indian 15 Bit of trickery 16 In the style of, in ristorantes 17 End that "I face," in Sinatra's "My Way" 20 Feudal laborer 21 Popeye's Olive 22 Given to giving orders 23 Grounded Aussie birds 25 Twirl or whirl 27 Gentlemen's partners 30 It has 32 pieces and a 64-square board 34 Surrounded by 35 __ accompli 36 Often rolled-over investment 37 Prepare to fly 41 Kind 42 Self-images 43 Gold bar 44 Vital phase 47 Decadent, as the snobs in a historic Agnew speech 48 Blessed 49 Get-out-of-jail money 50 Drinks with floating ice cream 53 Windy City summer hrs.

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REGATTA INVITATIONAL: A Community Event

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Each year, hundreds of people flock to Saratoga Springs to compete with the best of the best at the Saratoga Rowing Association’s (SRA) Invitational.

This year, its notoriety generated its largest group of participants.

"We picked up a team from Pittsburg and a team from Dallas TX. And the race has gotten so big, there's no other time left in the day to add more races,” said Christopher Chase, Regatta Director. “There's not room for

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more trailers. So, somebody would have to leave for someone else to get in."

This year, there were 1,200 participants signed up to compete at the regatta. Part of what allowed this regatta to draw so many participants is that it is one of the largest invitationals nationally.

With rowing seasons limited to approximately six weeks due to cold weather, there is a limited opportunity for teams to learn where they rank alongside some of the best teams around. Saratoga Springs’ Fish Creek spans for 13 miles, which allows for this regatta to have 10 lanes to compete in.

"We're lucky to have a ten lane race course - which makes all the difference. There isn't another one in the world that races 10 lanes.

Because we generally get even waters and have those 10 lanes, we can do all those races in two days,” said Chase. “If we didn't have 10 lanes, the races would take three days. That would take even more time off from school, with teams and coaches."

With thousands of people coming to town, a regatta of this capacity needs well maintained docks, which can cost up to $12,000 per dock – and Saratoga Rowing has about ten. In preparation for

the regatta, SRA gathered nearly 12 dumpsters and over 100 portapotties to accommodate the high attendance.

Hosting a regatta so large does become costly; however, having high participation yearround allows for the SRA’s money to in a way be re-invested into their regattas.

"From the start, we just learned that we didn't not want to be the organization that's always asking. We will always be in need of money,” said Chase. “We just figured from the start that if we worked harder and just kept working on it, that will take care of itself, and it has."

“The community has been very generous to us, noticing that we work really hard to do that. We live in a great community. We've never really

had to market because we've just gone out and earned and done the work on the regattas.”

SRA’s Invitational and the New York State Rowing Champions, as well as their smaller regattas throughout the year can bring in up to 45 thousand people annually. This fluctuation fills hotel rooms, restaurants and other local businesses, making this Invitational truly a community event.

Behind the scenes of this community event are over 125 volunteers ranging from students to their dedicated parents. The volunteer shifts are a minimum of six hours and occur during various weather conditions.

Chase would like to acknowledge that, "nothing we do happens without the tremendous support of the volunteers.”

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Baseball Opening Day Weekend at East Side and West Side Fields O P E N I N G D A Y • M AY 4

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS/ WILTON — Two of Saratoga’s youth baseball leagues are back in full force, with opening day festivities on May 4.

Saratoga Wilton Youth Baseball (SWYB), Saratoga’s oldest and largest youth baseball league, is eager to kick off their largest opening day in recent years, with 50 teams and 500 players. The league is primarily recreational, with the exception of their travel team.

“It's not about who wins or loses, it's all about having fun, and learning the fundamentals of the game and hopefully growing a love for the game of baseball," said Joe Rigabar, President of the SWYB. The driving force behind keeping such a large league up and running are the efforts of their volunteers. Roughly 100 parents volunteer to coach, work the field and operate concession stands throughout the season.

"It's a lot of work, but we do it cause we really enjoy it. We have a great board, and a great group of volunteers,” said Rigabar.

“We do it because we love it and because we love the game and we all think it's important to give back and we've built something really special.”

SWYB will host their opening day festivities at the Eastside Recreation Field beginning at 10 am.

This event certainly could not proceed without the community’s efforts.

“All the support we get from the community, from local businesses, and charities in terms of sponsorships, that really goes a long way in helping us field the program,” said Rigabar.

The weekend of baseball is not limited to the Eastside field.

Just on the other side of town the Saratoga Springs Little League (SSLL) will be hosting their opening day event.

Opening day 2018. Photos provided.

"We have over 30 teams and over 300 families; we don't say, kids, we believe in families," said Derrick Legall, SSLL president.

“We create an atmosphere where families can come and enjoy their little league's memories and baseball. We create memories at Saratoga Springs Little League."

Legall is entering his 19th year as president of the league. While this year’s turnout is expected to be a large one, Legall has noticed a slight decline in participation, which Legall attributes to kids' interest in other spring sports such as lacrosse.

"Yes, it's been a decline, but it's because of other activities. We have to find a way to be creative to keep kids engaged," said Legall.

Efforts to engage kids include having the coaches show new instructional videos to their practices and incorporating more active training drills.

SSLL is adamant on incorporating every child with an interest in baseball.

“I tell our uniform coordinator to order extra uniforms because I don't believe

in turning kids away. I also believe in giving scholarships when available, and we have scholarship recipients. We’re not gonna turn any kid away. All kids are welcome," said Legall.

Saturday, May 4 at the Westside Recreation field, kids will get a free drink and hot dog for the day, and enjoy festivities starting at 10 a.m.

Both leagues demonstrate a vested interest in cultivating a community for aspiring young athletes.

“Saratoga Springs Little League — if there is one thing I want you to know about us: we create memories; lasting memories for kids and their families letting them know that they're having fun, and this is somewhere they can come and enjoy, be safe, and just have fun,” said Legall.

“I think, more than anything, the kids have a lot of fun,” said Rigabar. “There's nothing better than seeing 500 kids running around playing baseball on a sunny Saturday afternoon."

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PART 2

by Joe Raucci

for Saratoga TODAY THE DECADE OF THE IMMORTALS Last week we took a look at some of the more interesting runnings of the Kentucky Derby from its inception through the swinging sixties. Where better than the seventies and Secretariat to begin part two.

This was the decade that the Racing Gods decided to bombard the Kentucky Horse Farms with the creme de la creme of the Thoroughbred Racing Breed.

Let's begin with His Royal Highness, the immortal Secretariat. He was owned by Penny Chenery and her Meadow Stable. From north of the border, Lucien Lauren was responsible for his conditioning. Ron Turcotte, a fellow Canadian, had the mount on the Big Chestnut for most of his career. Secretariat was so good that he was named Horse of the Year at two. At three he would shake the racing universe to its core. He not only took the Derby, in doing so he set a new track record in winning the event. "Big Red" as he was fondly called continued his dominance through the Triple Crown events. He wrapped it up with a devastating thirtyone length romp in the Belmont Stakes. Secretariat was on his way to a second Horse of the Year title and a stall secured in "The Pantheon of Champions."

Charles Hatton who witnessed them all including Man O' War had this to say about him: "I never saw perfection before. I

absolutely could not fault him in any way." Pure poetry from the premier turf writer of the twentieth century.

Four years later lightning struck Louisville again. An unbeaten dark brown colt by the name of Seattle Slew thrilled the Derby crowd as he easily dominated his competition. He went on to become the second TC Champion of the decade.

If Secretariat and " The Slew" were not enough, 1978 brought thunder to Churchill Downs on a sunny day. Harbor View Farm sent out their Derby hopeful Affirmed to combat Calumet Farm's Alydar. Calumet was looking to nail down its ninth Derby trophy. Affirmed, with seventeen year old sensation Steve Cauthen in the saddle had other plans. The combo was too much for Alydar. They met again in both the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Affirmed prevailed by the slimmest of margins both times.

The Warriers faced off against each other a total of eight times in their Hall of Fame careers. They are forever linked. When one thinks of Affirmed, Alydar comes naturally as the next thought.

The seventies had now produced three Triple Crown winners after a twenty-five year drought.

Next up was 1975 and Spectacular Bid. He was trained

by Grover G. Delp better known as "Buddy." He took his highly talented specimen to Kentucky with no doubt that he would win the Derby...and he did just that.

Bid added the Preakness. He came to Belmont Park seeking the fourth TC in seven years.

The powerful gray stepped on a pin the night before the race.

That along with jockey Ronnie Franklin's sophomoric ride ended the dream. Only a blip in his tremendous career, Spectacular Bid went on to reach dizzying heights...a Champion of the highest order.

The 1970's had produced four Kentucky Derby winners who found themselves among ten or so of the greatest racehorses of all time. What a decade it was for "The Sport of Kings."

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THE EIGHTIES AND BEYOND On the first Saturday in May, 1980 it would be Ladies Day at Churchill Downs. Leroy Jolley, at the top of his training skills, sent out Filly Genuine Risk and jockey Jacinto Vasquez to test the boys in "The Run For The Roses." She stunned her male counterparts and headed home with the Derby Trophy and a blanket of roses befitting a queen. It was the first time that a member of the fairer sex had taken the Derby in eightysix years.

Four years later Swale came to Louisville and got his Derby with ease. At the Belmont Stakes Swale took on the look of a champion, as he toyed with the rest of the field. A week later his life ended when he collapsed after a morning workout. A autopsy showed a flawed heart. That may have been his only flaw. We can only wonder how great Swale's career could have been.

For the older set, the 1986 Derby was a dream come true. Bill Shoemaker flew into Louisville seeking his fourth Derby. This one would be special, very special indeed. "The Shoe" had the mount on Ferdinand. With all the great skills in his arsenal he waited for the perfect time to make his move. At the top of the stretch Shoemaker weaved through traffic. Then out of nowhere he came flying on the inside with his mount. He blew past the leaders and won the race. At age fifty-four the "Shoe" had become the oldest jockey to take the Derby...the Immortal Bill Shoemaker.

Let's move ahead to 1989.

This one was one to remember.

Ogden Phipps had Easy Goer in this rendition. "The Goer" came into the race with an impeccable resume. Charlie Whitingham, a topnotch West Coast trainer brought a formidable challenger, Sunday Silence to test the big horse. The California upstart drew clear and won the Derby by two lenghts over Easy Goer.

The two went on to become arch rivals, contesting some of the most thrilling races in memory.

The nineties was the decade of three great trainers on Derby

Secretariat.

Day. The brilliant Nick Zito got the first of his two in 1991 with Strike The Gold. Three years later he would "pardon the pun"...

Strike again with Go For Gin. Derby slayer Bob Baffert got his first with Silver Charm in 1997. He followed with Real Quiet the next year. Both of his steeds took aim on the Triple Crown.

Silver Charm came close in his attempt. Real Quiet came closer.

He was lengths clear of the field at midstretch in the Belmont Stakes.

His nemesis Victory Gallup came toward him like a Concorde in full throttle. At the wire they were inseparable. The photo finish showed Victory Gallup the winner by a hair. Baffert was denied the Crown for the second time. As we shall see, the worm would turn in his favor seventeen years later.

Zito and Baffert had both struck twice in the nineties. D Wayne Lucas would outdo them both. Lucas was at the top of the heap in the final decade of the

twentieth century. He had scored his first Derby win with filly Winning Colors in 1988. She was only the third damsel to get the roses. When the nineties rolled around Wayne Lucas was about to own Churchill Downs on Derby Day. The roll took some time to get started. Halfway through the decade it began. He nailed down the 1995 version with Thunder Gulch. It was back to back when Grindstone charged home the winner the following year. Lucas had one more up his sleeve. In the last year of the twentieth century he pulled the hat trick with the ill fated team of Charismatic and his jockey Chris Antley. Charismatic broke down after a valiant effort in his quest for the Triple Crown.

Antley passed away a year later.

Racing fans will never forget his heartfelt cradling of Charismatic's injured leg moments after the Belmont Stakes loss. continues to next page...

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TWO MORE DECADES OF DERBY MAGIC Lightning struck home in the 2003 Kentucky Derby. A Saratoga area partnership led by Jack Knowlton and Gus Williams owned Funny Cide. The gelding hit his stride at the exact right time to make him a Derby contender.

Racing enthusiasts were ecstatic as the fan favorite took the roses. Funny Cide became the first gelding to win the race in seventy-four years. He went on to demolish the Preakness field by almost ten lengths. He was always a tough competitor and can be considered something of a folk hero for his exploits on the racetrack.

Next up was Smarty Jones.

He like Funny Cide the previous year had a huge fan base. He had a loveable name and was bred in of all places, the State of Pennsylvania. Despite being bred in a state that was far removed from the Kentucky Bluegrass, he could outrun any three year old on the planet, save one. He headed for Louisville unbeaten and stayed that way. He easily won the Derby, then moved onto Baltimore where he exploded to an eleven length romp in the Preakness. He was off to Belmont and a shot at glory. Saratoga's great benefactor Mary Lou Whitney sent out a distinct outsider named Birdstone to test his luck in the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Nick Zito had the thirty to one shot prepped and ready to run... and he did just that. Birdstone caught Smarty down the stretch and drove past him to the finish line. In a grand gesture Mrs. Whitney apologized to Smarty Jones' connections for ending their dream of taking the Triple Crown. Birdstone had one more gift in his shopping bag for Mary Lou. He came to the Spa that August and garnered a much deserved Travers Stakes Trophy for The Grand Dame of the Saratoga Racing Scene.

There was one more running of the Derby that decade worth a look. This time it was Big

American Pharoah draped in roses.

Brown...and big he was. In 2008 the lightly raced and unbeaten colt came to Churchill Downs and toyed with the rest of the field. He continued his success with an easy score at Pimlico two weeks later. The Big Guy had aspirations of glory. Nick Zito put that dream to rest with another long shot as Da'Tara romped home in the Belmont Stakes.

The decade had produced four Kentucky Derby winners that failed in their attempts to take the Triple Crown. Things were about to change.

The last decade is not over just yet. This weekend's Derby will see the end of it. It has been one for the ages. Let's take a look.

We can start with 2014. It was the year of trainer Art Sherman and California Chrome. The first time Art had made the trip to the Derby, he rode in a boxcar with 1955 Derby winner Swaps. At the time he was the exercise rider for the "California Comet" as the great Swaps was known. This time

he flew first class to Louisville on a jet plane and was ushered to a box seat to watch his horse win The Kentucky Derby. To quote the great one, Jackie Gleason, "How Sweet It Is." Chrome went on to win the Preakness and reaped Horse of the Year Honors for 2014 and again in 2016.

Next up it was Amercan Pharoah. This beautiful bay colt would have made Ramses ii proud.

He won The Derby in a driving finish. Bob Baffert had captured his fourth Derby and it was about to get better. he rolled home in The Preakness. His next stop was Elmont, New York and a shot at immortality. Baffert's horses had failed in two previous attempts at Triple Crown glory. This time he would not be denied. Pharoah devastated the field. He was all by himself at the wire. Baffert finally had his Triple Crown, the first in thirty-seven years.

Last year Bob Baffert was back at Louisville with a lightly raced, highly talented colt named Justify.

Bob Baffert cradling one of his five Derby Trophies.

He had gone to the post only three times before The Derby. Given the same task that Big Brown had faced a decade earlier, Justify too got the roses despite his lack of experience. Unlike Brown, he went on to capture The Triple Crown, Bafferts second in four years. The thirteenth TC winner was retired shortly after taking the series.

The decade has seen the likes of California Chrome, American Pharoah, and Justify thrill racing fans across the country with breathtaking efforts. They as so many before them, raced to fame at Churchill Downs on Derby Day. Many that we have discussed went on to beome great champions. A select few entered the gates of immortality.

Others had their brief moment of fame, then faded into relative obscurity. Then there were the Derby losers who forged on to great careers. They include Native Dancer, Damascus, Point Given, and Nashua to name a few. Last but not least is Man O' War. This icon plain skipped The Derby. His "Out Of This World" exploits need no introduction here.

This Saturday will mark the end of fifteeen decades of Kentucky Derby history. We don't know what the outcome will be.

We do know that when the band strikes up "My Old Kentucky Home" we are about to witness the one hundred and forty-fifth consecutive running of "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports."

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LEAGUE GAMES THIS WEEK ARE AS FOLLOWS: Baseball

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Cambridge 4:15 p.m. at Cambridge

Tennis

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Queensbury 5 p.m. at Queensbury

FRIDAY 5/3

SATURDAY 5/4

FRIDAY 5/3

WEDNESDAY 5/8

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Niskayuna

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Schalmont 12 p.m. at Schalmont

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. South Glens Falls 7 p.m. at South Glens Falls

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Hartford 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Cambridge 4:15 p.m. at Cambridge

SUNDAY 5/5

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Guilderland TBD at Saratoga

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Colonie 7 p.m. at Colonie

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Glens Falls 10 a.m. at Saratoga

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Colonie

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Colonie 7 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) Tournament at Cantine Field Pavilion at 1:30 p.m.

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Schuylerville 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Gloversville 4:10 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Troy 7 p.m. at Troy

MONDAY 5/6

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Liverpool 3 p.m. at Gillet Field 1

WEDNESDAY 5/8

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Amsterdam 5 p.m. at Amsterdam

SATURDAY 5/4

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at East Side Rec.

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Burnt Hills 4:15 p.m. at Burnt Hills

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Scotia 4:30 p.m. at Scotia

MONDAY 5/6

THURSDAY 5/9

MONDAY 5/6

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Albany

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Colonie

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Hudson Falls 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Colonie

Lacrosse

WEDNESDAY 5/8

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Johnstown 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Christian Brothers 4:15 p.m. Christian Brothers Academy ■ Ballston (Boys) v. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Hoosic 4:15 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park

TUESDAY 5/7

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Hudson Falls 4:30 p.m. at Hudson Falls

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Greenwich 4:15 p.m. at Greenwich

THURSDAY 5/9

WEDNESDAY 5/8

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Burnt Hills 4:15 p.m. at TBD

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

Softball

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Amsterdam 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

THURSDAY 5/9

FRIDAY 5/3 ■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Niskayuna ■ Ballston (Girls) v. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Burnt Hills 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

SATURDAY 5/4 ■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Colonie 3 p.m. at Saratoga at 3 p.m.

Track & Field FRIDAY 5/3 ■ Spa Catholic Invitational 4 p.m. at Johnstown

SATURDAY 5/4

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Colonie 3 p.m. at Colonie

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Colonie 9 a.m. at Colonie

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Burnt Hills 3 p.m. at Burnt Hills

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Greenwich 3 p.m. at Greenwich

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Burnt Hills 3 p.m. at Ballston

■ Spa Catholic Meet (Girls): Teams: Stillwater, South Glens Falls, Schuylerville 1 p.m. at Glens Falls

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Johnstown 7 p.m. at Schuylerville

MONDAY 5/6 ■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Greenwich 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

TUESDAY 5/7 ■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Niskayuna 7 p.m. at Saratoga

TUESDAY 5/7 ■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Amsterdam 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

THURSDAY 5/9 ■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Greenwich 3 p.m. at Greenwich

*All information subject to change due to weather.

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Local Athletes All Star�Moments Ballston Spa Softball v. Saratoga Springs FINAL SCORE: Ballston Spa 9 v. Saratoga 1 Ballston Spa 4-0 (League and Overall) SCORE BY INNING (r/h/e) Saratoga: 0/0/1; 1/0/1; 0/0/1; 0/0/0; 0/0/0; 0/0/0; 0/2/-; Totals 1/2/3 Ballston Spa: 2/3/0; 2/2/1; 0/1/1; 1/2/1; 3/0/0; 1/2/0; -/-/-0; Totals 9/10/3 Ballston Spa Pitcher: Lauren Kersch - 10 k's, 1 BB; 2 Hits (both in 7th Inning) Ballston Spa Catcher: Angelina Stile Saratoga Pitchers: Summer Schumaker (Loss) 4- 1 k, 8 hits, 3 BB; Elle Ripchik (relief) 2- 1 K, 2 hits, 7 BB Saratoga Catcher: Lindsey Bell EXTRA BASE HITS: None RBI - Ballston Spa: Julia Russell (2);

Lauren Kersch (2); Megan McMahon, Ana Gold, Paige Davis, Katelyn Hilko each with 1 Saratoga- None MULTIPLE HITS: Lauren Kersch (B-Spa) 3 HIGHLIGHTS: 1st Inning: 3 up 3 down for Saratoga; B-Spa scores 2 in the Bottom half: McMahon with a leadoff reach on error, Stiel with a Single and Kersch with an RBI hit to score McMahon. Paige Davis with RBI single to score Stile.

2nd Inning: Toga scores one run, Maddy Chandler reached on a Hit

By Pitch and scored on a throwing error later in the half. Scotties Score 2 more, Katelyn Hilko draws a one out walk and stole second base. McMahon has a single to advance Hilko to 3rd. Julia Russell

Burnt Hills Graduates Win Bronze Medals Abroad LIMA, PERU/BURNT HILLS — Burnt Hills High School Graduates, Jack Hatton (23) & Hannah Martin (30) who were both developed at the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Glenville won bronze medals at the Pan Am Championships in Peru, April 26, 2019. This was Martin's third overall medal at the prestigious Pan Ams as she also won bronze in 2013 and 2017 all at 63kg. Martin's only loss was a tough semifinal battle with North American rival and eventual champ Catherine Beauchmin-Pinard (Canada).

Hatton's (81kg) performance was his best to date at the Pan

Ams. Hatton currently trains in Boston, MA and Mesa, AZ. Both athletes earned 350 points on the International Judo Federation's world ranking list and more importantly kept their hopes alive to make the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Also competing in Peru from the JMJC were Nate Keeve (23) and Alex Turner (26). Keeve was making his 100kg debut and lost in the first round to eventual finalist, Shady Elnahas (Canada) eliminating him. Turner lost a tight 73kg opening match to Gilberto Cardoso (Mexico).

Turner's best result was a bronze in 2017.

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has an RBI single and advances to 2nd on a throwing error, scoring McMahon on that error.

3rd Inning: Scoreless 4th Inning: No Score for Toga, Ballston Spa scores one; Ana Gold with a 2 out single, followed by a walk drawn by Stile. Kersch with an RBI single to score Gold.

5th Inning: Scoreless for Toga; Scotties score 3 more. 2 runs by walks and an RBI fly-out by Gold for the 3rd run.

6th Inning: No score for Toga, Ballston Spa- Lauren Kersch led off with her 3rd hit of the day.

Srokowski singles, followed by a walk from Sgambati. Taylor Russell walks- bringing in a run.

7th Inning: Saratoga collects their lone hits on the game, hits from Lindsey Bell and Maddie Clark.

Ballston Spa Softball v. Niskayuna FINAL SCORE: Ballston Spa 14 v. Niskayuna 0 Ballston Spa 5-0 (League and Overall) SCORE BY INNING (r/h/e) Ballston Spa: 2/2/0; 5/4/0; 7/2/1; 0/1/0; 0/0/1; -/-/-; -/-/-; Totals 14/9/2 Niskayuna: 0/1/0; 0/0/3; 0/1/2; 0/0/0; 0/0/0; -/-/-; -/-/-; Totals 0/2/5 Ballston Spa Pitchers: Lauren Kersch 4 1/3 innings - 10 k's, 0 BB; 2 Hits; Katelyn Hilko 2/3 inning- 0 hits, 0 BB, 0 K's Ballston Spa Catcher: Angelina Stile Niskayuna Pitchers: Candence Brennan (3 1/3 innings Innings 1 & 1/3 of second innings returned for Innings 4 and 5)- Loss- 1 K, 1 BB, 6H, 7R, 3ER; Justina Pardi- 1 2/3 innings- 0 K's, 6BB, 3H, 7R, 5 ER Niskayuna Catcher: Julia LeBlanc EXTRA BASE HITS: Ballston Spa: HR - Angelina Stile and Megan McMahon 2B - Angelina Stile RBI - Angelina Stile (4)

MULTIPLE HITS: Angelina Stile (Ballston Spa) 3 Katy Aldous (Niskayuna) 2 HIGHLIGHTS: 1st Inning: 2 out single by Ana Gold, Gold stole 2B getting into scoring position. Stile hits a 2 run Homerun. Katy Aldous hit a single as a highlight for Niskayuna.

2nd Inning: Leadoff Single from Paige Davis, followed by a single by Caroline Srokowski. They score on over throws later in the inning. Ana Gold had a Sac fly to score a run, a second scored on an over throw.

The Scotties score 5 in the inning on 4 hits and 3 Nisky Errors. Kersch Struck out the bottom half in order.

3rd Inning: Scotties score 7 more on 2 hits and 2 Errors by Nisky. Megan McMahon hit her first Career Homerun with 2 outs (a solo shot).

Angelina Stile doubles later in the inning with 2 more RBI. Aldous gets her second hit, the teams second and only two of the game.

Game ended by Mercy Rule.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN The 21st Annual May Day Classic Soccer Tournament

2019 Saratoga County Chamber Golf Outing

WILTON — The May Day tournament is back again this year May 3 through May 5. Come see the girls and boys U8-U19 at Gavin Park in Wilton.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2019 Saratoga County Chamber Golf Outing will take place on Tuesday, May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club. On hand will be 128 golfers enjoying a day on the links while taking the opportunity to network over food and drinks.

The day will start off with a lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the back porch. This will provide you with a great opportunity to meet new area business leaders, take a few practice swings, and eat a hardy lunch before the shotgun start.

Immediately following the outing, there will be a cocktail reception. Attendees will have a chance to reconnect with other participants while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres and a ceremony to recognize the winners. Cost is $225 per person and sponsorships are available. If you have any questions, please contact Keith VanVeghten, kvanveghten@saratoga.org Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled by Tuesday, May 7 in order to receive a full refund. You may change your attendees at any time.

In the event of a sellout, you must provide payment in order to hold your spot on the waiting list. It will only be processed if you are able to participate in the event.

Weather Policy: Saratoga National Golf Club will make any final determination if the course is playable the day of the tournament or not. In the event of a rainout, there will be a networking lunch, still starting at 11:30 a.m., and you will be issued a pass back to play at your convenience, outside of track season.

iRun LOCAL Launches Local Ladies Run Squad: 7 Week Stroller Friendly Running Group SARATOGA SPRINGS — iRun LOCAL will launch a program for women and women with young children called “LOCAL Ladies Run Squad” on May 7.

This 7-week program will meet Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at iRun LOCAL. The program’s goal is to create a small group of women interested in encouraging each other to improve their running abilities. Certified run coach Katie Brown will lead each of the 14 sessions through creating a unique group workout. Participants can expect one-on-one tips and coaching based on their running abilities and goals. The program includes educational clinics and a private Facebook page. The cost for the 7-week, 14 session group is $75 and signup is available now at www.irunathleticwear.com.

Contact at 518-886-8537 or at info@irunlocal. com. Visit www.irunlocal.com for more information.

Division Street Dragon Pride Home Run Derby Thursday, May 9, the Division Street Elementary School will host a day of baseball activities and fun!

The home run derby contest is open to grades K-5!

Kids will be able to enjoy friendly competition, batting cages, pitching games, music, food, win awesome prizes, and more! Parents are invited to test their skills under the lights at 6:30 pm. This event is open to the public.

Sponsored by Saratoga National Little League. Please contact divisionstreetpta@gmail.com with any questions.

Camp Saradac Registration is Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — For over 70 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, and intriguing arts and crafts. Everyone age 5-12 are welcome.

This summer there will also be daily trips to the East Side Recreation Center to take advantage of the wide open outdoor spaces, playgrounds, and

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interactive spray fountain. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Summer Camps for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department with questions at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Women’s Basketball Team Seeking Officials SARATOGA SPRINGS — Section 2 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is looking for people who are interested in being trained to officiate high school girls’ basketball for the 2019/2020 season. Classes to be held by Jim Perkins in Saratoga and will begin in early September. For further information contact Jim Perkins at Ref4bball@gmail.com or 518-692-9486.

Saratoga Recreation Department Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available, including baseball, boys and girls basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, running, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.

• Soccer Programs: Little Kickers, Big Kickers, and Soccer Leagues will run through June 22. NEW! The Adult Soccer League will be held Saturdays through June 22. Little Kickers is a parent/child activity that teaches soccer basics. Big Kickers reinforces skills and introduces participants to games. League play is separated into grade appropriate divisions. The Adult Soccer League is informal but will follow FIFA laws.

• Saratoga Springs Ice Rink: Visit SaratogaRec. com and click on the ice skate for the schedule. Call 518-583-3462 or 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms.

Contact the Saratoga Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

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JACK VOCE : ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

"I've just become more alert, humble, and a leader.. . Being a leader helps with being a catcher."

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

CLIFTON PARK — Shenendehowa’s Junior class president and the varsity baseball team catcher Jack Voce shares how sports aided in his growth as both a player and a person.

Voce began playing baseball at seven years old with the Halfmoon Mariners as their first baseman, until age 11 when he tried his hand at catching. He was

inspired by his older brother to take up the sport. Over the years, Voce received a lot of support with his game from his brother, father and coaches.

"My biggest fan is my mom. My biggest supporters are my parents, my brother — now that he moved to college, that actually made us closer,” said Voce. "It's nice to see that my brother acknowledges my accomplishments, and he's proud of me."

Another person who had a prominent hand in shaping Voce into the player that he is today is Norm Hayner, co – owner of Hayner Sports Barn.

"Everything he taught me — he has all this wisdom. He pushed me to be a better person, better player, on and off the field," said Voce.

Hayner has aided him for nearly every year of his baseball career. Off the field, he’s inspired Voce and taught him humility,

and how to stay positive in a game that has a lot of failures.

“He taught me how to focus on what's next and not what happened," said Voce.

His ability to lead his peers on his team, and fellow students is certainly another skill he’s acquired through his years playing baseball.

"I've just become more alert, humble, and a leader...I can't be afraid to tell someone what to do. Being a leader helps with being a catcher."

For the past year and a half when Voce is not practicing, he is giving back to a community of young athletes by coaching at youth camps. Voce is continuing to grow and learn as a player and leader and would like to seize more opportunities to inspire the upcoming generation of baseball players.

"I just like to see how kids develop and how I can teach them what I learned, what I know, and just help them succeed."