Saratoga TODAY 6.14.19

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THE CITY’S RICH HISTORY ON DISPLAY: Where to find it, How to use it

For students, By a student

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

Faith Evans with the Buddy Bench. Photo provided.

See Story pg. 14

In the Photo: The Great Fire of ’57.

When dawn broke over the city skyline on a January day in 1957, the heart of the business district was engulfed in a blaze. Seven buildings were destroyed, 25 people were left homeless. a 14-year veteran of the city police department was killed and businesses in the fire’s path of destruction were financially crippled. Photo: the George S. Bolster Collection.

The George S. Bolster Collection is located in the Saratoga Springs History Museum and is open to researchers by appointment. See Story pg. 8

Leap into Action

Roohan Realty’s 50th Anniversary See pgs. 22-27 STREB takes residency at the Tang. Photo by Marissa Gonzalez.

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

Saratoga Navy Veteran and his Bride Celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary

The Svatek’s Platinum Anniversary Celebration

was on June 4 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs.

The Svatek’s – Charles and Bertha (Betty) –­were happily married in 1944. They celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends. The music was performed by Pianist Carol Manrgulies, the cake and refreshments were made by the Home of the Good Shepherd’s wonderful kitchen staff, and the corsages were made by Dehn’s Flowers local florist in Saratoga. Charles and Betty met and married prior to Charles entering the Navy. They later raised three sons and two daughters in Long Island. They say their secret was that they were madly in love with each the first day they met.

Photos provided by the Home of the Good Shepherd.

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

6th Annual

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BBQ FESTIVAL BALLSTON SPA — The 6th Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival is back at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, from June 21-23.

With the success of the BBQ last year, two new BBQ vendors have been added.

There will be bountiful balloons, 30 of them at each launch.

Last year, after four successful years, event organizers wanted to create a bigger and better event, one that was less dependent on the weather, so the barbecue component was added.

This year’s festival schedule features kids’ activities, bountiful BBQ, craft beer, wine slushies, bands, street performers, a trained dog show, a marketplace with 100 booths including arts, crafts, specialty foods, pony rides, games, and the balloons.

Photos provided.

During the three-day event as many as 100 balloons are expected to be launched.

Perhaps the most exciting single event is the Friday evening Balloon Glow at dusk.

The show opens 3 p.m. Friday, June 21 and closes after the Balloon Glow at dusk.

Saturday runs from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday hours are 11-5.

Admission: Adult admission is $12 at the gate, kids $5. Discounted Advance sales tickets are available on the Festival website www.balloonandbbq.com. On Sunday, Family Day, all tickets are $5 each for adults or children. Note, no dogs are allowed at the Fairgrounds.

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OBITUARIES / NEWS

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SGREENWICH — Harold “Dan” Roys, 66, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Calling hours and funeral were held on June 12, 2019 at Burke and Bussing Funeral Homes, Saratoga Springs. Burial took place in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

MALTA — Jayne Marie (O’Neil) McCarthy left us on May 19, 2019.

Calling hours Thursday, June 20, Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Friday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

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Saratoga Center for the Family 10th Annual Golf Classic a Huge Success Winner Makes a Hole in One for a New Honda Truck

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Golfer Sean Cohan with Executive Director Rebecca Baldwin after making a hole-in-one at Hole #18 at McGregor Links winning him a three-year lease on a 2019 Honda Ridgeline from Saratoga Honda. Photo provided.

WILTON — Saratoga Center for the Family held its 10th Annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 5 at McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton.

The event featured a Hole in One at Hole #18 sponsored by

Saratoga Honda. This year, for the first time, a hole in one was made by golfer Sean Cohan of South Glens Falls. He sunk the 165 yard shot to win a three-year lease on a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. continues to pg. 44

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

COURT Briana Slurff, 34, of Delanson, pleaded June 6 to aggravated vehicular assault in the first-degree, in Ballston.

Sentencing scheduled Sept. 3.

POLICE James C. Carr, 30, of Gansevoort, was charged with criminal contempt in the first-degree and criminal mischief in the thirddegree- both felonies, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment in connection with an alleged incident in the town of Northumberland.

According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, Carr is suspected of damaging a motor vehicle by throwing a chunk of loose sidewalk at it, and of pushing and attempting to punch another person who was the protected party in an order of protection.

Diego Torres, 25, of Albany, was charged June 6 with felony assault in the second-degree, in connection with an alleged incident that took place on Maple Avenue on May 12.

Charges were filed after city police had publicly released surveillance photos seeking more information about the identity of the person depicted in the image.

Ronald Fitzgerald, 81, of Hudson Falls, was charged June 1 with criminal contempt in the second-degree, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the thirddegree, after being involved in a property damage accident on Nelson Avenue.

Nicole Rose, 41, of Wilton, was charged June 2 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third-degree, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Sean Hinnegan, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on a warrant on May 14 for criminal mischief in the seconddegree, a felony, and criminal mischief misdemeanor.

Guy Pierce, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 31 with assault in the seconddegree, and burglary in the first-degree – both felonies; and the following misdemeanors: menacing, criminal mischief, and criminal possession weapon.

Miles Willis, 20, of Greenfield Center, was charged June 4 with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

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MCGOVERN NAMED OFFICER OF THE YEAR SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Police Officer Angela McGovern has been named Officer of The Year by the Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenant’s PBA. McGovern, who was hired by the SSPD in July 2017, also serves as a field training officer, responsible for on-thejob training of recent academy graduates, and takes part in the annual Police Unity Tour – a multiday bicycle ride to Washington, D.C. which raises awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty, and funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.

Left to right: City Police Lt. Sean Briscoe, Officer Angela McGovern, Lt. Laura Emanatian, and Lt. Thomas Mitchell Jr. Photo provided.

THREE INJURED IN CRASH ON ROUTE 50 A head-on collision on Route 50/Ballston Avenue on Friday, June 7 resulted in three people suffering injuries that required medical care.

Police said their investigation showed that at the time of the accident, a black 2008 Honda Accord, driven by 40-yearold Lucian Dublea of Troy, was headed south on Route 50, drifted off the right side of the road and careened off a guide rail. Following that collision,

the Honda traveled left, over the double yellow line, and into the northbound lanes of travel. The Honda then collided head on with a blue 2014 Chevy Cruz that was traveling northbound within its proper lane.

The Chevy was operated by 23-year-old Brittany Chase from Greenfield. Her passenger was 22-year-old April Molina from Saratoga Springs.

All three suffered an array of

injuries from the crash, and each was taken to Albany Medical Center and admitted for medical care Dublea and Chase by medical flight transport, Molina by ambulance.

Police said the initial investigation indicates alcohol involvement on the part of Dublea.

He has been cited for misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated and Failure to Keep Right. The investigation is still ongoing and additional charges are possible.

Letters TO THE EDITOR

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Letter FROM: Commissioner of Accounts John P. Franck

I am proud to endorse Michele Madigan in her democratic primary re-election to remain the Commissioner of Finance.

The vote will take place on June 25 and polling locations will be open from 12 9 p.m. Michele has also been endorsed by the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee and the Working Families Party. This is an important primary as the only item on the ballot will be for Commissioner of Finance.

Having worked with Commissioner Madigan for eight years I have witnessed first-hand her hard work, professionalism, and deep commitment to the citizens of Saratoga Springs. During her tenure she has achieved many things that not only make me proud to support her but make me proud to be a Saratogian.

Commissioner Madigan serves as the city’s Chief Financial Officer and Budget Officer and she has maintained stable property tax rates for seven years, secured an AA+ bond rating, saved taxpayers 3.6 million dollars through the refinancing of debt, and most recently produced a 1.2-million-dollar operating surplus.

Commissioner Madigan’s work expands beyond budgeting both strengthening and advancing our city. Establishing the Smart City Commission, she has set Saratoga Springs on a path to be a more technologically advanced municipality. This includes her project to bring a fiber-optic network to every city street in the city. Moreover, she has made our city more environmentally friendly by leading the development of the city’s spa solar park with 8000 solar panels on our landfill. The solar array now provides 40% of our city energy needs.

In keeping with our commitment to affordable housing she led the effort to set aside two parcels of land, and teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to help in the construction of three affordable homes.

From saving the taxpayers’ money to establishing a dog park that all residents can enjoy, Michele’s record speaks for itself. She is an asset to our city, a strong commissioner, and an incredibly determined and hard-working individual.

I will proudly be voting in the June 25th democratic primary for Michele and ask that all Saratoga Springs Democrats do the same.

- JOHN P. FRANCK, Commissioner of Accounts, Saratoga Springs (2006-2019) | 518-859-3150

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

Letters EDITOR TO THE

Letter FROM THE CANDIDATE:

Michelle Madigan, Commissioner of Finance There is a Democratic Primary on June 25 and the only item on the ballot will be for the Office of Commissioner of Finance. I am excited about my decision to seek reelection for a fifth term as Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance and proud that my candidacy has been endorsed by the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee.

I’d like to provide a summary of my activities and successes since taking office in 2012.

As Commissioner of Finance I am the city’s Chief Fiscal Officer, so one of my key responsibilities is to propose our budgets and property tax rates.

My 7 proposed budgets were all adopted by the City Council and had no property tax increases. The city’s reserves and fund balances are healthy and strong, and we have a stellar AA+ bond rating. I took advantage of the bond rating and low interest rates to refinance city debt, saving taxpayers $3.6 million. Furthermore, due to our strong financial position we were able to manage through the complex issues forced on us by the August 2018 City Hall fire without increasing property taxes.

When I entered office in 2012, the city was in dire financial straights. We were in the red, we lacked reserves and fund balances, and we had just laid off police officers, firefighters, DPW workers and others at city hall.

We were the only city in the great state of New York that had such layoffs – and we did not need to do this.

Who you elect Finance Commissioner is important.

Budgeting is not my only responsibility. Under my leadership the city placed the 2.5-megawatt Spa Solar Park on the Weibel Avenue Landfill. Since breaking ground in September 2017, this array of 7992 state-of-the-art solar panels have provided 40% of the city’s energy needs while offsetting 1.3 million trees’ worth of CO2 emissions.

I created the Smart City Commission in February 2016 to set Saratoga Springs on a path to becoming a smarter city by implementing much needed technology in our downtown to keep the city safer.

In 2013 I led the effort to set aside city-owned parcels for affordable housing projects with Habitat for Humanity resulting in three new affordable homes in Saratoga Springs. We have also taken steps that will lead to state tax incentives for affordable housing projects on South Broadway and the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority.

My other successes while in office include a partnership with the SPA State Park to oversee the construction of a safe, fenced-in dog park; a complete overhaul of the city website that now includes transparent budget materials; adopting a mechanism for online payment of taxes and utilities; and economic development initiatives with Universal Preservation Hall and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

In summary, I have always tried to be an effective leader that collaborates with my colleagues on the City Council and with other community leaders to improve our quality of life while maintaining stable property tax rates and enhancing essential city services. I thank the voters for placing their trust in me and allowing me to serve this great city, and I humbly request your vote for reelection on June 25th so that I can continue to budget for the present while planning for the future and ensure our city’s continued success. Thank you.

- MICHELE MADIGAN, Democrat Commissioner of Finance, Saratoga Springs

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

Letters TO THE EDITOR

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Letter TO THE EDITOR: SMART BUDGETS STABLE TAXES On June 25th there will be a Democratic primary in the City of Saratoga Springs.

The incumbent Commissioner of Finance, Michele Madigan, is running on her record of Budgeting for the present and planning for the future. The Commissioner has been in office since 2012 and has got the job done for the taxpayers. The fact that there has been NO municipal tax increase in seven annual budget cycles is astounding. No other Capital District City can come close to that record!

She has maintained AA+ Bond rating for the City. That means the lowest interest rates when financing large projects and infrastructure upgrades.

Also, the city has a healthy reserve fund to deal with employee retirements and other costs.

Michele oversaw development, working with Sustainable Saratoga, of a 2-megawatt Solar park on the closed city landfill on Weibel Avenue. This has reduced city electrical costs by 40%. This environmental statement has been recently coupled with the City Council approval of the Paris Climate Accords.

Commissioner Madigan created a partnership with New York State to fence in our local dog park on Crescent Avenue to enhance safety for all who use it.

Commissioner Madigan has established a Smart City Commission and road map, pulling together educational, business, nonprofit and business leaders to collaborate on technology and energy practices.

Expanding fiber optics and broadband is being pursued.

The record is quite clear, she has earned reelection. If you want to gamble, there is a racetrack in the City that opens on July 11th.

Don’t take a chance with our fiscal health.

Remember IT IS YOUR MONEY.

Michele initiated setting aside two city-owned parcels for Affordable housing built by Habitat for Humanity.

She has improved the city website giving additional transparency to the workings of city government.

- HANK KUCZYNSKI Saratoga Springs

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

THE CITY’S RICH HISTORY ON DISPLAY: Where to find it, How to use it

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — If you want to research a specific topic, where do you turn?

The Saratoga Springs History Museum is hosting a panel discussion featuring representatives from key local historical agencies who will discuss how to connect those interested in the city’s past with organizations that collect and preserve that history.

The event - titled “The Community Collects” - will be

staged 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. The program is presented as part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series and is free to attend.

“There are many different organizations that collect and preserve this history, wo for people who want to research something, or for people who want to donate something, this will help clear up any confusion that may exist about how to go about doing that,” said Jamie Parillo, executive director of the Saratoga Springs History Museum.

Panel members anticipated to attend include representatives from The Saratoga Springs History Museum, The Saratoga Springs City Historians Office, The Saratoga Room of the Public Library, City Hall Department of Accounts, The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Brookside Museum and the Saratoga County Historian’s Office. Each will discuss what their organization does, what they do or don’t collect, and how you can access the information within their offices. For more information visit www.saratogahistory.org.

The Great Fire of ’57. When dawn broke over the city skyline on a January day in 1957, the heart of the business district was engulfed in a blaze. Seven buildings were destroyed, 25 people were left homeless. a 14-year veteran of the city police department was killed and businesses in the fire’s path of destruction were financially crippled.

Photo: Photographer unknown, image courtesy Saratoga Room.

SARATOGA SPRINGS: City News, Primaries CITY MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL

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Pre-agenda meeting: 9:30 a.m. | Monday, June 17

7 p.m. | Wednesday, June 19

Full meeting: 6 p.m. | Tuesday, June 18

6 p.m. | Thursday, June 20

Note the earlier-than-normal 6 p.m. start this week.

All meetings are held at the Vanderbilt Avenue Recreation Center.

PLANNING BOARD

ELECTIONS Primary Elections will take place noon – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25.

In the city of Saratoga Springs, a Democratic Primary will take place for the position of Commissioner of Finance.

The candidates are: incumbent commissioner Michele Madigan

and challenger Patty Morrison.

Voting by absentee: the last day to postmark application for primary ballot is June 18; last day to apply in person for primary ballot is June 24. The last day to postmark ballot is June 24, and the last day to deliver primary ballot in person to the county

board is June 25, by close of polls.

Republican Primaries will be held in Ballston, Corinth, Mechanicville and Milton. Milton will also be a primary town for registered Conservative Party and Independence Party members.

The General Election will take place Nov. 5.

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The League of Women Voters (LWV) Saratoga County will hold a meetup from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in the Adirondack Trust Mabee Office

Building, 31 Church St. Entrance is off the top level of the adjacent parking garage on Woodlawn Ave. The topic is timely highlights from the 100th Anniversary of the LWV State Convention.

The LWV New York State Convention is where decisions about leadership, budget and programs are made. Local leagues share successful programs.

Members discuss new ideas,

lobby for league priorities and hear from inspirational speakers.

Lori Dawson will be the facilitator of the meetup. Dawson will hold a caucus at the State Convention to gain support for

and answer questions about an upcoming Concurrence on Voter Representation/Election Process that will be introduced at the LWV National Convention in 2020. The event is free and open to the public.

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

HIKERS STEP UP FOR ADDICTION MEDICINE

The first Above & Beyond Challenge hikers of the summer enjoyed a spectacular view on Pinnacle Mountain on Sunday, June 2. Front row, from left: Katie LaFreniere, Dr. Renée Rodriguez-Goodemote, Vivian & Paul von Schenk. Back row, from left: Addiction medicine nurse Margaret Lane, Rick Schmidt, Holly Marek, Ronald Rodriquez, Edward Lenz, John Murphy, Earl Mikoloski, and Carolyn, Lydia and Stephen von Schenk. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration is open for the Above & Beyond Challenge, presented by The Adirondack Trust Company, which kicks off this month for the second year. Hikers will help raise awareness and generate funds to support the Saratoga Community Health Center’s Addiction Medicine Program as it meets rapidly emerging needs. Nearly 18,000

children and adults in Saratoga County have been estimated to be struggling with substance use disorders and addiction.

The Challenge is the brainchild of Stephan von Schenk, president and CEO of The Adirondack Trust Company and former chair of the Saratoga Foundation Board, who is an avid hiker and outdoorsman.

“We’ve all been touched by the addiction crisis in some way,” von Schenk said, “and we are grateful to the numerous hikers and sponsors who stepped up last year to show their support. We’re confident there will be even more hikers this year, beginners and experts alike.

Together, we can all do our part to help local families overcome their struggles with addiction.”

Last year, the inaugural Above & Beyond Challenge featured 36 hikes with more than 100 participants and 31 sponsors raising over $61,000 for the Addiction Medicine Program at Saratoga Community Health Center. The physician-led program launched in March 2017 and is fully integrated into the Center’s primary care and behavioral health services.

The Above & Beyond Challenge provides sponsors and participants an opportunity to support these vital efforts, but it also encourages businesses and individuals to take advantage of the scenic geography and fresh air of Upstate New York.

In respect to that natural beauty and protection of the trails, the Challenge does require that hikers adhere to responsible hiking principles.

Hikes will take place June through September and are open to individuals, patients, and groups of all experience levels. Donations are encouraged, but the hikes are free and registration is required. Upon completing online registration for a hike at aboveandbeyondchallenge. org, a peer-to-peer fundraising page is generated. Should the hiker choose to activate it, he/she can share the link with friends and

family, asking for donations to support the Challenge. Donations of $100 will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt sponsored by Roohan Realty.

For more information about becoming a sponsor, call Courtney Manning at Saratoga Hospital Foundation at 518583-8663. To learn more about the Above & Beyond Challenge or to register for a hike, visit aboveandbeyondchallenge.org.

Saratoga National Bank Continues Forward Momentum With New Latham Branch LATHAM — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is pleased to announce plans for further growth in the Capital Region with a new Latham branch.

This marks the bank’s 12th location and its second in Albany County.

The bank intends to establish an office in the heart of the Capital District at 545 Troy Schenectady Road. Centrally located between Albany, Schenectady and Troy, the office will be situated right off Exit 6 of I-87 and Latham Circle.

Pending all regulatory approvals, it is expected to open in early 2020.

The 2,280-square-foot location will offer convenient access from the nearby shopping district, a full range of financial services and will feature a modern design combined with state-of-the-art technology to meet customers’ evolving needs.

The bank will add three new team members, and will also serve as a hub for corporate lending, wealth management and insurance services.

Since 2013, Saratoga National Bank has focused on new-branch growth with expansion into

Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Southern Saratoga counties.

In April, the bank opened its 11th location in Rotterdam.

President and CEO David S. DeMarco said this latest branch strategically expands the bank’s Capital Region presence.

“We see great opportunity in Latham and we look forward to building strong relationships with businesses and residents here,” he said. “Throughout our expansion, we have remained committed to our style of community banking — combining convenience with our knowledgeable and personalized service. We are excited to be part of the Latham community and contribute to its vitality.”

Part of the Arrow family of companies, Saratoga National Bank provides banking, wealth management and insurance through 11 locations across the Capital Region. Saratoga National Bank is rated a 5-Star Superior institution by BauerFinancial. To learn more, visit saratoganational.com.

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

BALLSTON SPA

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

TOWN OF SARATOGA

164 East Ave., $635,000. Stephen and Susanne Towne (Ind and as Co-Trustees) sold property to Andrew and Amalia Peter.

632 Cindy Lane, $303,000. Nora Osuchowski sold property to Dennis and Carol Maher.

13 Schuyler Island Dr., $210,000.

Wesley Payne sold property to David and Karen Nieminski.

6 Spring Circle, $465,012.

Briarwood Brooks Development, LLC sold property to Zeb and Sarah Fortune.

160 Casey Rd., $87,420.

William Mitchell sold property to Susan Travis.

116 York Ave., $498,000.

Courtney and Christopher Curtis sold property to Nathan Baker and Erin Daley.

27 Burgoyne St., $158,500. Jordan and Davin Leclair sold property to Paul and Jessi Boucher.

123 Ash St., $620,000. Michael and Anne Curtin sold property to Charles and Rose Fennessey.

203 Scotch Bush Rd., $472,500.

Frank and Cheryl Dambrosio sold property to Henry Letteron.

6 Midline Rd., $320,000.

Cheryl Gauthier sold property to Nicholas and Christopher Kudlacik.

MALTA 5 Ordelia Lane, $371,200. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Stanley and Nancy Krawczuk.

33 Copper Ridge Dr., $440,515.

Abele Homes LLC sold property to Robert and Dorinda Campano.

11 Manning Cove Rd., $1,400,000.

William and Tina Mott sold property to Philip O’Neill.

74 Arrow Wood Place, $177,500.

Rebecca Schott sold property to Jordan Duffy.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 48 Sherwood Trail, $330,000.

Roni and Sarah Amster sold property to John Busino, Jr. 515 Grand Ave., $345,000.

Patrick and Karen Donworth sold property to Laurel and Brian Dickens.

125 Unit C Union Ave., $160,000. Alyssa and Tessa Boyea sold property to Jeffrey and Linda Byrne.

52 Glenham Rd., $290,000. Eleanor Coningsby (by Admin) sold property to Timothy Delessio.

28 Cherry St., $239,520.

Glens Falls Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. sold property to Bruce and Ashley Smith.

27 Elizabeth Lane, $413,000.

Jon and Julia Leonard sold property to Tara Maney.

168 Jefferson St., Unit 4, $249,000. One Hundred Sixty Six Jefferson Street LLC sold property to Ryan Homsey and Joseph Cermatori.

64 North Lane, Unit 3B, $898,500.

Moore Hall LLC sold property to Philip and Marie Glotzbach.

31 Walnut St., $40,000.

Arthur Grant sold property to Theresa Grant.

STILLWATER 803 Hudson Ave., $159,000.

Robert Stevens sold property to William J Hayner, III.

8 Taddeo Place, 161,000.

Round Lake Hose Company No. 1 Inc. sold property to County of Saratoga.

150 Van Aernem Rd., $301,000.

Dolores Blow sold property to William Mohr, Jr. and Kim LaFlamme.

24 Meadow Rue Place, $263,000.

Nicholas and Haley Miner sold property to Darcy Wodzinski.

35 Covel Ave., $239,000.

Matthew Coldrick sold property to Charles Seaman.

51 Yachtsman Way, $506,005.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Robert and Linda Fay. 10 Sienna Dr., $380,000.

John and Paulette Baniak sold property to Kenneth and Carlene Christopher.

35 Arrow Wood Place, $217,000. Richard Long sold property to Bernice Malacon.

9 Stonebreak Rd., $2,500,000.

Nine Stonebreak Road, LLC sold property to PDRN, LLC.

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WILTON 19 Hearthstone Dr., $495,000.

Jonathan and Clara Cohen sold property to Jay Latulippe and Roslyn Zecchini.

39 Traver Rd., $65,000.

William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC. 37 Traver Rd., $65,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.

11 2 Daffodil Dr. $650,778. Floral Estates LLC sold property to Katherine Shimulsky.

21 Berkeley Way, $609,397.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Martin and Kadan Sample.

28 Edie Rd., $110,000.

Colleen Dooley (as Agent) sold property to Tim Christensen.

Wilton Gansevoort Rd., $20,000.

Louis and Traci DeRidder sold property to Christopher Sweet.

10 Shuvee Lane, $277,800.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation sold property to Nicholas Grolley and Patricia Bryant.

12 and 24 Dakota Dr., and Moonglow Rd., $177,500.

T and G Associates sold property to MSLC Development LLC.

14 Oxford Dr., $318,000.

Gregory Cuda and Susan Cantillon Cuda sold property to Christopher and Jennifer Yates.

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A Few Good Ideas... Which Probably Aren’t approach to their finances. When looking at the entirety of their finances, however, strategies that may have seemed to make sense on the surface often lose their appeal.

Let’s take a look at some common ideas, and I’ll show you why you may want to reconsider.

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Should I use my 401k (403b, Deferred Comp, etc) to pay off my mortgage?

by Stephen Kyne, CFP® Partner, Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY As a Certified Financial Planner, one of the biggest challenges I face is in helping people take a step back and look at their financial life in the aggregate.

Because people are busy, and are usually a professional at doing something other than managing their finances, I find that many times people may take a whack-a-mole

The answer to this question is almost always a booming “NO.” Many people view all debt as bad and find a level of comfort in the idea of zeroing it out, but it’s often a terrible idea, where your mortgage is concerned.

First, if you’ve refinanced in the last ten years, your interest rate is probably somewhere between three and four percent (even lower when you adjust for the tax deduction you may receive). If your 401k is invested in a relatively moderate portfolio, you’re probably earning about six percent. That means your

spread on this borrowed money is two to three percent. Consider that banks make money by borrowing from depositors at one rate and lending that money out to borrowers at a higher rate.

While not perfectly analogous, if it makes sense for them, doesn’t it make sense for you?

Second, remember that your 401k has never been taxed before. That means, in order to pay off your mortgage, you’d need to withdraw funds, pay taxes (and possibly penalties, if you’re younger than 59 ½), and then pay off the loan. Depending on the amount, you may push yourself into a higher tax bracket, as well.

Let’s assume your mortgage balance is $100,000, and that the withdrawal will push you into the 24% tax bracket, not to mention about 6% to New York State. That means you’ll need to withdraw $142,857, in order to net the $100,000 needed to pay off the loan. As if that isn’t bad enough, remember that you’re also now foregoing the 3% net compounded rate of return on the withdrawal for every year going forward! Assuming ten years left on the mortgage, the amount you withdrew would have grown to $192,988 in that time, while you would have only paid $115,873 if you just kept the mortgage.

All told, the strategy cost you an additional $77,115. While there are exceptions, this payoff strategy is a great way to make cheap debt very expensive, and should generally be avoided.

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Should I shift all of my investments to bonds and CDs when I retire?

How hard your money needs to work in retirement is a function of how much you need your assets to supplement your guaranteed income sources for the duration of your retirement. If you’re lucky enough to have large pensions and a low cost of living, then you may be able to invest much more conservatively. If, however, you only have Social Security as a guaranteed income source, your assets may need to work harder in order to provide the additional income you’ll need to maintain your standard of living.

Your last years of retirement are going to be much more expensive than your first, and we know that most people don’t begin their retirement on a fixed income; they end their retirement on one. As a retiree, let’s assume that your personal rate of inflation is 4%, which is higher than average due to the proportion of your spending allocated to energy, food, and health care.

If you put the brakes on your investments at retirement and rely on CDs earning 2%, you’ve essentially committed yourself to safely losing 2% each year.

The only asset class which consistently outpaces inflation is stocks. This isn’t to say that you should be aggressive, but most retirees will need at least a portion of their investments allocated to stocks in order to be able to outpace inflation. In order to determine how big this portion should be, you’ll need to work with your independent financial advisor to determine the rate of return you’ll need to average over your lifetime, based on your personal needs, and then back into an allocation which is likely to provide those returns.

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We only need enough life insurance to cover the mortgage.

Having enough life insurance to cover basic debts is certainly better than having none at all but, from a practical standpoint, it probably isn’t enough coverage.

When working with clients, we consider life insurance need on a spectrum. At the low end is the amount that would be needed to cover basic debt, and to provide enough for a survivor to get back up and running. At the high end is the amount that would be needed to replace all the income that the decedent would have earned had they lived. Where you should be on the spectrum depends on a number of factors.

If you are a young couple, without children, and you both make roughly the same amount, you may be able to get by with a relatively low amount of life insurance.

However, if you are a young couple with children, and one spouse is primarily a homemaker, the need will be very different.

In this instance, let’s say the working spouse earns $100,000, and the desire is to provide enough death benefit to get the surviving spouse through the childrearing years (20 years).

The rough math, then, is that the working spouse should consider a $2,000,000 20-year term policy.

This coverage would be relatively inexpensive and probably provide enough to allow the family to maintain its standard of living.

Don’t forget about the stayat-home parent! Even though the work is unpaid it represents a huge economic contribution to the home which would have to come from paid help in the event of the homemaker’s death.

Every time I see a Go Fund Me page for a young family where one parent died prematurely, I’m all the more saddened because I know how truly accessible and affordable term life insurance is. Work with your independent financial advisor, determine the coverage level to meet your needs, and get insured. No surviving spouse ever complained that their spouse was over-insured.

I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: in these circumstances, term insurance is probably going to be all you need since it provides more death benefit per dollar of premium than other forms of life insurance.

Of course there are exceptions to each of the scenarios I’ve outlined above, and that is why it’s so important for you to work closely with your independent financial advisor, assess your need, and devise a personal strategy that encompasses the entirely of your financial life. Review that strategy on a regular basis to ensure that it stays relevant and forward-looking.

Stephen Kyne, CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs, and Rhinebeck, NY. Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., SEC registered investment advisors. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret Grant are separate entities.

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

Commemorative Secret Gardens Tickets on Sale Bricks on Sale for the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Courtyard SARATOGA SPRINGS — Custom Bricks can now be purchased at the National Racing Museum’s Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Courtyard. Bricks are the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, or a tribute to a loved one. They are also a great way to honor your business, farm, favorite horse, trainer, or jockey. Your brick purchase is fully tax deductible.

There is limited availability, so

buy your brick today and reserve your space in thoroughbred racing’s history.

To purchase, visit the Museum's website and purchase a brick online; download the printable version to review and fill out completely, then mail back to the Museum at the address listed at the bottom of the form.

For more information call 518584-0400, ext. 109 or email: mmahoney@racingmuseum.net.

Double H Ranch Appoints Lisa Moser to Board LAKE LUZERNE — Double H Ranch has appointed Lisa Moser to the Board of Directors. Moser is the owner and chief administrative officer for Prime Group Holdings, the largest private owner/operator of self-storage facilities in the United States. She also serves as the president of the Robert and Lisa Moser Family Foundation.

Complementing her professional achievements, Moser is very active in the Capital Region community. She is a member of the Saratoga Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, the Albany Medical Center Development Committee and the Saratoga-Wilton Youth Baseball League, in addition to co-chairing Albany Med’s Annual “Light Up the Night” fundraiser and leading this year’s Double H Ranch Gala.

“The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Lisa,” stated

Lisa Moser. Photo provided.

Max Yurenda, Executive Director/ CEO. “Not only does she offer extensive experience in finance, business and fundraising, Lisa, with her husband and children, is dedicated to helping children.

Her tremendous passion for the Double H mission will be an asset to our organization.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tickets are on sale now for the 25th annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour, featuring more than a dozen beautiful gardens on Sunday, July 7.

The self-guided tour is an allvolunteer fundraiser presented

by Soroptimists of Saratoga County, the local branch of an international public service organization striving to improve the lives of women and girls

locally and globally.

Advance tickets at $25 may be purchased at several locations: the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, Northshire Books in Saratoga Springs, all four Cudney’s Dry Cleaners retail locations, and Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham.

Please call ahead to ensure availability at the retail sites.

Details about the gardens, their owners and the locations are

in the program that serves as the admission ticket.

If still available, tickets may be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 7. Tickets reserved online will be available for pickup at that same time.

Email secretgardensinfo@ gmail.com or call 518-5811201, ext. 4184 with questions.

Learn more online at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org.

Meet the Team: Becky Kendall Becky Kendall has joined the team at Saratoga Publishing as a freelance account executive. In her new role Becky will handle a variety of regional advertisers, as well as assisting with the

companies social media presence.

“I am happy to have Becky on our team” stated Saratoga TODAY Publisher Chad Beatty.

“Her experience, personality and drive will be a great addition.”

Buy Local Becky Kendall. Photo provided.

it takes you to start the trend.

Shop Local.

Eat Local.

Enjoy Local.

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Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

Caroline Street Elementary School’s Buddy Bench: For Students, by a Student

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

Scholarship Award Recipients. Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, June 9, the Saratoga Springs Rotary gathered at the Saratoga Springs City Center for their 19th annual Community Service Awards Brunch. At the event, over $70,000 were awarded to graduating high school students throughout Saratoga Springs including BOCES, The Waldorf School, Spa Catholic and Saratoga Springs High.

Steve Kyne, the Chairperson for the Scholarship Awards Committee, announced the

scholarship recipients, who upheld the rotary motto of “service above self."

“The students I’ll be introducing to you today demonstrate not just academic excellence but the same commitment to community that is the hallmark of Rotary,” said Kyne.

The highest award granted went to Katelyn Ginley in the amount of $20,000 which she will receive in four increments.

Ginley also welcomed the crowd that afternoon with her guitar accompanied vocals of “God Bless America.”

A date is already set for the 20th annual brunch of Saturday, June 7, 2020.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Recess, a break in the school day where children take advantage of nice weather and engage with their classmates and friends outside of the classroom. For many of us, this break was not always pleasant, especially when making friends put us a little outside of our comfort zone.

One student, third grader Faith Waters, implemented an idea that would make it easier for her classmates to meet new people.

The Buddy Bench, though not a unique idea to some, certainly unique to the playground at Caroline Street Elementary. When Waters was in the second grade, she thought to herself that this would be a great addition to her school’s playground. The following year she mustered up the gumption to put this plan into action.

“Well, it’s not really my idea but I just heard of it and wanted to do it because a lot of people didn’t have anybody to play with at recess,” said Waters. “I wanted everybody to have somebody to play with at recess.”

Inclusivity on the playground is something Waters is passionate

Buddy Bench at Caroline Street Elementary. Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

about. When she presented her new goal to her parents, they did not hesitate to jump on board.

“We thought it was great!

She does always worry about other people and making sure people have friends, or somebody to talk to,” said Karen Waters, Faith’s mother.

In order to jumpstart her plan Waters consulted her teachers, who advised her to write a letter of her request to her principal. Her principal thought it was a great idea. The school had a few requirements for the sign that would mark the bench; that it must be safe, secure, and lacking sharp edges and corners.

The Waters family donated the funds to the school to provide the bench’s plaque. With the help of Smith Signs, and original artwork by Waters herself, the plaque was created.

“The hope was two things: to be able to replicate it for this bench but also if the idea spread - we didn’t want something like a wooden plaque that would take hours to do; we want it to be simple and unique, but also incorporate her own design,” said Gene Waters, Faith’s father.

The bench has been on display for six weeks, and Faith herself has already made new friends by going up to kids at the bench. Her hopes are that more students throughout her school use it, enjoy it and make new friends.

Lake Ave. Elementary School’s 11th Annual Reader's Celebration SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, June 17 Lake Ave. Elementary will host their 11th Annual Reader's Celebration for 2nd graders with therapy dogs.

Each year the 2nd grade students read with different dogs throughout the school year and is commenced with a celebration. Each student will share their favorite book and the event will end with ice cream donated by Stewart's Shops.

New dogs are always welcomed to join the program!

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship Awarded to Saratoga Springs High School Senior Grace Alberti SARATOGA SPRINGS — Grace Alberti, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, has been awarded the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 2019 Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship.

Alberti, who will attend New York University in the fall and study theater, has been awarded $1,000 toward her college costs.

The Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship was established in the spring of 2015 in honor of Mr. Cantacuzene’s 30 years of service to the National Museum of Racing and

Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees.

The scholarship is intended to foster like-minded leaders, philanthropists, and volunteers throughout our communities and is awarded annually to a deserving high school senior from Saratoga County. The recipient will have demonstrated a record of academic excellence, an interest in history and/or the arts, and exemplary service to the community.

Alberti founded the Ad Astra Theatre Troupe, a nonprofit, student-run organization

Educators Awarded Grants from the Ballston Spa Education Foundation

BSEF Present Spring Grant Awards to BSCSD Faculty. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Education Foundation (BSEF) presented over $15,000 in Spring 2019 grant awards to educators in the Ballston Spa Central School District for educational enrichment projects.

The inaugural BSEF/Fred Reiners Memorial Grant for Educational Enrichment was awarded to Caitlin Lannotti, Carolyn Mitchell and Michelle Greco at Gordon Creek Elementary School for $8,851 to build an outdoor classroom. The outdoor classroom will be a space where students will have an opportunity to be inquisitive about the world around them, and have opportunities to explore and learn things through different experiences.

Additionally, the recent spring grant cycle included the following awards: $1,497 given to Valerie Valla at the Ballston Spa Middle School to purchase three life-size skeletons, complete with organ models representing how muscles, ligaments and blood vessels

interact with the bones; $3,477 to Mike Fisher, Jered Marcantonio, Justin Pangie and Jason Walton to purchase a SawStop professional table saw for the Ballston Spa High School woodshop; and $1,498 to Laura Haubrich for the purchase of rolling carts for the xylophones at Gordon Creek Elementary School, making the xylophones more accessible to students.

With these latest grant awards, the BSEF has, since its inception in 1996, funded over $386,000 in enrichment grants to the school district. The Ballston Spa Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with an all-volunteer board made up of community members whose mission is to raise and distribute resources for educational enrichment opportunities outside the realm of the daily operational needs of the Ballston Spa Central School District.

For more information, please contact the BSEF at P.O. Box 276, Ballston Spa, or visit the website at www.bspaedfoundation.com.

which provides students with opportunities in performance, playwriting, and production at no cost. The troupe currently has about 50 student participants.

Alberti is the executive director of the troupe and is also responsible for the organization’s website and social media. She writes, directs,

and acts as a member of the Ad Astra Theatre Troup.

Alberti also co-wrote the original play “Uprising,” which was performed by the Ad Astra Theater Troupe in 2018. “Uprising” premiered at Saratoga Springs High School and was attended by about 600 people. The troupe then

15 traveled to Canisius College in Buffalo and at the Park Theatre in Glens Falls to perform “Uprising.”

Additionally, Alberti is the Yaddo Historical Research Club’s vice president, as well as a member of National Honor Society, Drama Club, and Latin Club at Saratoga Springs High School.

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Saratoga Central Catholic Graduation Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, June 7 a parade of gold and purple could be seen entering the St. Clement’s church.

It was that day the graduating class of 2019 held their commencement ceremony. Valedictorian Anne McKenne was also one of the scholarship recipients at the 19th annual community service awards brunch. She plans to attend Benedictine College, majoring in English Literature.

Valedictorian Anne McKenne and Salutatorian Mary Clare Pikus.

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

Families

TODAY

What would we do WITHOUT DAD?

by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY

“Mothering Boys” My sister got married recently, and while she and her now-husband certainly were and are the focus of the day, there are two other people who emerged as heroic, and this column is the perfect time to applaud them: my dad and my husband.

Dad is his best self when he’s in dad mode, and it was on full display during the wedding trip (the wedding was in Ireland). From making any and all arrangements that my sister asked him to, to making final payments to all the vendors once in Ireland, to doing all of the Father of the Bride bits, he was in his element, and he knocked it out of the park. We’ll be talking for a long time about how he masterfully managed the shuttles from the hotel to the cathedral and back again for the bride and groom, wedding party, and guests for both the rehearsal and the wedding—a complicated arrangement that had to take into account various combinations of passengers, increased traffic because of a bank holiday weekend, and the schedule of events on the night of the rehearsal and on the wedding day itself—and he did all of it sight unseen, from home.

Dad dealt with the interesting

challenge of paying vendors who wouldn’t accept credit cards— he can now tell you the ins and outs and dirty details of trying to get large amounts of dollars changed to Euros in Ireland. He cut a handsome (and emotional!) figure with my sister on his arm when he walked her down the aisle; the guests loved that he made a speech that incorporated their participation; and he took special care in choosing the song he and my sister danced to. As at my wedding, he was the best possible Father of the Bride.

I wouldn’t have been able to go to the wedding if it weren’t for my husband. An overseas trip with a baby is no small feat, and doing so during our family’s busiest time of year, with the end of the school year looming and baseball still in full swing, is extra difficult and not easy to hand off to someone else. Fortunately, my husband is so hands on that there was barely a ripple in our normal goings on while I was away. He did all the school drop offs and pickups, the baseball games, the grocery shopping, the meals, the homework checks, the laundry, and church, and also thought of fun things to do on top of the normal routine. When I first told my boys that I’d be going to Ireland for their aunt’s wedding, they asked, “Who’s going to take

care of us?” When I told them their dad would be doing it all, they whooped and hollered for joy, and (unsurprisingly) they loved their time with him while I was gone. To get away from the wedding for a minute, I also have to add that he did all that as well when the baby was born last fall. My emergency c-section took much longer to recover from than I expected, and my husband handled everything for those first few weeks while I focused on me and the baby. He even made dinner every night until the baby was four months old and I was feeling more up to it. I’m so grateful to have a husband who is willing and able to do it all.

Every Father’s Day is a great opportunity to honor these two men, but this year has an extra something special because of the extra feats of fatherhood done by my dad and hubby since last Father’s Day. My family and I are so lucky to have them, and I’m so grateful my boys are growing up with them as role models. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in your life!

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 14, 12, 10, 9, 7, 5, and 9 months. Follow her at www. facebook.com/kmtowne23, or email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

HEALING difficult parental relationships

by Meghan Fritz, LCSW-R for Saratoga TODAY As we celebrate Father’s Day this month many families will get together to celebrate the wisdom, guidance, love and support they have received from their Fathers.

For some this is a special day filled with gratitude and warmth.

For others however, this can be a day filled with a sense of loss, anger and resentment. If you grew up with an absent father, emotionally and or physically, this can lead to a sense of dread every year the calendar marks Father’s Day. Scrolling through social media seeing pictures everywhere of Fathers and children smiling and happy can leave you feeling a sense of deep hurt and pain.

As adults it can be tough to face feelings of loss and abandonment caused by a parent.

One of the best gifts you can give yourself is to honor and validate the uncomfortable feelings you have.

It’s easy to eat, drink and sleep the pain away that we may

feel that resulted in a difficult parental relationship; but checking out and numbing the pain only leads to underlying depression and an inability to truly connect with others.

Take the steps you need to heal any unresolved anger and pain you may feel towards your parent so that you can move forward and experience greater joy in the relationships you have that are healthy and fulfilling.

A great way to start the healing process is to write a letter to the parent you have difficulty with and express all of your hurt and anger. Write from the perspective of childhood and explore what feelings and memories come up.

A powerful question to write at the top of a blank page is, “What was it like to be my child?”

Imagine your parent is giving you the room emotionally to express yourself with zero judgement and 100% acceptance of your words.

This process can begin to help you confront feelings that have been buried deep within your spirit.

Once you have written your letter, write back as the parent.

“One of the best gifts you can give yourself is to honor and validate the uncomfortable feelings you have.”

You will be amazed at the insight you gain by writing from their perspective.

When a parent fails to give us the attention, love, guidance and wisdom we

need to thrive it is almost always related to their own trauma from their childhood. If the parent is stuck seeking approval from their parents, how can they be fully present to launch you into emotional health and resilience?

What you will find at the end of this exercise is a greater peace, understanding and perhaps compassion for the parent that failed you.

Every day we have the opportunity to reflect on the past and heal, or stay stuck in the past paralyzed from moving forward.

Take the steps you need to heal your heart and your spirit.

YOU ARE WORTH IT! Meghan Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA. For more information go to: changeyourstoryllc.com and download your free audio course on attraction and relationships!

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Helping Your reassure our patients when it is not a serious condition. Once we rule out the “OH SH--” conditions we can start encouraging people to be more active and avoid things that we know make us worse.

When visiting your medical practitioner come prepared to describe the following:

by Matt Goodemote, MPSPT, DIP. MDT

for Saratoga TODAY I would like to say thank you to everyone who voted for Goodemote Physical Therapy for this year’s Saratoga Today’s “Best of Saratoga” award! My staff and I are grateful for the support we receive each day and will do our best to live up to this honor!

Today, I would like to revisit a topic I have written about in the past, lower back pain.

Let’s start at the beginning, back pain is common. Recent estimates suggest that 80 percent of the United States population will experience back pain at some point in their life. Most of the time lower back pain is “non-specific,” meaning there is no primary cause found. This is likely a surprise to some readers because we often think that if we have an MRI we will have the answer as to what is causing our back pain. However, MOST times no primary cause is found. Fortunately, this does not mean there is no solution, in fact, MOST people recover. Only 2%-10% develop chronic problems!

I really want to emphasize this because it is so important to understand that most people will experience back pain and most people will recover! To ensure recovery, the patient must help.

The patient is the one experiencing the problem, which means you have all the answers! The job of a medical practitioner is to ask relevant questions that help to discern what the patient is dealing with and how to guide them to success. We need to know as much as we can so we can rule out certain conditions and focus on others. Even then it can be tricky to figure out, but we can at least

1. When did your back pain start?

2. Where did your pain start and where is it currently located?

3. How did the back pain start?

4. What is guaranteed to make the back feel better?

5. What is guaranteed to make the back feel worse?

These type of questions help the medical practitioner eliminate certain conditions that may be causing the pain. Often times patients assume that having an X-ray or MRI is going to determine the condition, but this is not typically the case. I like to tell my patients that the “clinical presentation” needs to match the radiologic presentation.

Your experiences are the most important part of the process... after all, you are experiencing the problem and what you are experiencing helps to eliminate structures that can cause pain.

For example, a “degenerated disc” has specific characteristics that make it easier to identify.

Degeneration is an issue that is always there, meaning you don’t have degeneration one day but the next day you do. Degeneration of the discs is a normal part of aging, with up to 80% of 50-year-olds having degeneration.

Signs and symptoms of degeneration, according to my education, typically include stiffness after prolonged activities.

For example, stiffness in the mornings and after prolonged sitting. Degeneration does not typically cause lower back pain when you bend forward. When we bend forward the joints of the lumbar spine open up and give space, which means bending won’t bother degeneration.

Degeneration is predictable and consistent and when your pain doesn’t match the common signs and symptoms associated with degenerative types of pain, I would put degeneration on the bottom of my list of causes, even though the X-ray shows degeneration.

PAIN

Let me clarify a bit more.

We can tell with radiological tests (X-ray or MRI) if someone has degeneration. What we can’t tell with radiology alone is whether or not this is the source of someone’s back pain. This is why the “clinical presentation” is so important. I was taught that the radiology tests should be used for confirming or ruling out a diagnosis. So, when you go to your medical practitioner it is very helpful if you have been paying attention to your symptoms.

A “bulging disc” is another example of a “normal process of aging.” It is also an example of how important it is to match the clinical presentation with the radiological results.

The following statistics will likely surprise many: 1. 30% of 20-year-olds have bulging discs and NO symptoms 2. 50% of 40-year-olds have bulging discs and NO symptoms 3. 60% of 50-year-olds have bulging discs and NO symptoms 4. 77% of 70-year-olds have bulging discs and NO symptoms This means that people with NO PAIN have bulging discs. Just because something is found on an MRI does not mean it is the cause of the person’s pain. Remember, most of the time lower back pain is “non-specific,” meaning there is no primary cause found.

It is common for someone with disc pain to be worse in the mornings after prolonged sitting and with transitions (like rising from sit to stand). Disc pain is also often worse with coughing, sneezing and straining. I want to know what the patient is experiencing initially because too often people think that a bulging disc means that’s why they are hurting. I also treat a lot of patients that had MRIs from years ago indicating a disc bulge, but now we know that up to 67% of the time the disc will reabsorb spontaneously.

Meaning if you had a bulging disc years ago there is a good chance it is not bulging any more.

Spontaneous Reabsorbtion: Pictured is a “Before and After MRI.” The picture on the left is of a large herniated disc. The picture on the right is the same person three months later. Notice that the disc is no longer herniated.

It is so important to focus on the resolution of back pain by focusing on doing things that help alleviate your pain and stop focusing on the “possible” cause of the pain. Remember that we rarely know for sure why you are having back pain but most of the time a solution can be found!

“The most important thing to do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging!” -Warren Buffet At Goodemote PT and at Fysiofit we focus on educating our patients and guiding them to managing pain and improving function. We do this by listening to your unique experience and guide you to a positive outcome!

Thank you again for voting for Goodemote PT and we look forward to serving you for many years!

We are offering workshops every month on topics like Back Pain Prevention, Osteoporosis, Therapeutic Yoga, Running Workshops, Injury Prevention, Sports Performance and many more. If you are interested in hearing about our upcoming workshops please call 518-3066894. We have an email list for people interested in hearing about these events; just email me at goodemotept@gmail.com and let me know if you want to be included in our emails.

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Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga Calendar 5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621 June 2019 Events SMP - SENIOR MEDICARE PATRO

Tuesday, June 18 • 10 a.m.

Free and open to the public. Presented by Gene Dumlao, NY Statewide Senior Action Council Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse.

“TAKE 5” TUESDAY TO-GO DINNERS

Meals By 5 Points Deli, sponsored by Aubrey Guri Team. A portion of every dinner sold supports the Center. $9.50/dinner. Pick up is 4-5:30 p.m. at the Center. Call 518-584-1621 by noon to place your order.

June 18: Lasagna with Sweet and Hot Sausage, Garlic Bread June 25: Spiral Ham, Scalloped Potato Wedges, Green Beans, Dinner Roll

NEW! ALZHEIMER’S AT THE CENTER

Fridays • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

A local representative from the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York will be at the Saratoga Senior Center on Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., to meet with individuals and families who need information, referral and support services. Please schedule an appointment with Katie Keary at 518-867-4999, ext. 1680 or KgKeary@alz.org. Watch for educational programs once a month!

SPAC TICKETS - SPECIAL MEMBER PRICING!

Have you purchased your SPAC tickets yet? Are you a member of the Center? Get your tickets to the Ballet, Orchestra, Jazz Fest, Chamber

Music and more for ridiculously low prices at the Senior Center Front Desk! Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member perk and more! One ticket per member per show. Purchase at Front Desk. For information call 518-584-1621.

FRESH PRODUCE The Center is partnering with the Regional Food Bank so we can provide free produce on Tuesdays after 11 a.m. Everyone must check in on the Food Bank button on the computer. Bring your own bags.

“YEAR OF THE SENIOR” CELEBRATION

FOOD ASSISTANCE The Senior Center is partnering with the Elks and local food pantries to get food to you if you can’t get to the them. Call Nicole at 518-584-1621, ext 206.

Wednesday, June 26 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

“Year of the Senior” Celebration at Canfield Casino and Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Presented by: County Board of Supervisors, Chairman Kevin Tollisen and The Office for the Aging. Free to Saratoga County residents 60 and up. Get your admission pin at the front desk. Games, prizes, live music and carnival style food.

Bring a lawn chair as seating is limited • 11 a.m: Kick Off Senior Center and Group Recognition Ceremony • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Music, food and games. Due to the event, the Senior Center will be closed 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES

Every Tuesday, June 4 - July 9 • Noon Free and open to the public. *Rain Location: Saratoga Senior Center June 4: Hot Club of Saratoga at Saratoga Senior Center June 11: Bear Grass at Ben and Jerry’s June 18: Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde at Ben and Jerry’s June 25: The Sea the Sea at Ben and Jerry’s July 2: McKrells atSaratoga Senior Center July 9: Annie and the Hedonists at Ben and Jerry’s

FRIDAY’S AT THE CENTER

Friday, June 14 • 1:30 p.m. $2, open to the public. Vocalist Bonnie Greco singing your favorite jazz and easy listening songs.

Friday, June 21 • 3 p.m.

Free and open to the public. An afternoon with Kelsey Dodd. Our very talented 11-year-old vocalist is back to sing a selection of your favorite songs.

Bring your favorite beverage. Lite fare.

Friday, June 28 • 10 a.m. $2 movie: “On the Basis of Sex” Young wife, mother and lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg battles the U.S. Supreme Court for gender equality and women’s rights.

I Scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Serving ice cream from 12:30 - 1 p.m. $2 per cup.

Farmers Market Is Back Mid To Late June Fridays 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Sponsored by Saratoga Life

Advocacy, Information & Referral Community Connections Supported by Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga OFA and The Wesley Community. Are you a senior over 50 who needs help with friendly visits, transportation, light chores or errands? We need volunteers to help with this program. Call Nicole at 518-584-1621, ext 206.

TRANSPORTATION Supported by Stewart’s Shops, United Way and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation. Rides are available Monday - Friday to the Center. $2 Saratoga City residents/ $5 non-city residents. Wednesdays there is a complimentary shuttle from area housing sites to the Price Chopper. Call Nicole at 518-584-1621, ext 206.

Groups and Gatherings GETTING BETTER WITH AGE!

Thursdays • 11 a.m. - Noon • Free “The things wisdom didn’t tell me.” Sponsored by Herzog Law. Ever asked yourself “Now what?” Come join our new group to find out! Through informative, interactive discussion groups, we will explore coping skills and tools to help with the challenges of aging.

REMINISCING

Wednesdays • 10-11 a.m.

Sponsored by Home of the Good Shepherd Meet a new friend & talk about the good ole’ days! Chit Chat: Mondays from 1-2pm Join us for a fun hour of chit chat, laughs and snacks.

“SILVER FOXES”

Second Thursday of every month • 11:45 a.m.

Join the Silver Foxes Men’s Lunch Group at Skidmore Dining Hall for good food, camaraderie and laughs.

MUSIC, MEMORIES & NOSTALGIA:

Thursdays • 1-2 p.m.

Love music?! Join us for an hour of music that will trigger memories and transport you back in time.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Third Thursday of every month • 10:30 a.m. - Noon Sponsored by Home Helpers. Being a caregiver can present exhausting challenges and take a significant toll on your health. Our support group can give you the assistance you need. Free and open to the public.

One-Day Bus Trips Subsidized by Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

RESCHEDULED/NEW DATE • Wednesday, Sept. 11 Cost is $90/Members, $115/Non-Members. A tour of the famous Culinary Institute of America, followed by a set-menu lunch at American Bounty restaurant. End the day with a tour and tasting at Brotherhood Winery.

Sponsored by Saratoga Life - Medicare Products

LAKE PLACID

Tuesday, July 9 Cost is $28/Members, $53Non-Members. Downtown there are art galleries to explore, spas to pamper yourself in, and a wide range of restaurants to dine.

Don’t forget about the beauty of Mirror Lake and Lake Placid. Details for optional boat cruise on Lake Placid coming. Sponsored by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Is a Living Will the same as a Last Will and Testament?

Questions and Answers about Living Wills

by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY A Last Will and Testament is sometimes confused with a Living Will. A Last Will and Testament is a document you use to direct the disposition of your property to your beneficiaries after you pass away. A Living Will, by contrast, is a document you use to make your wishes known regarding your medical care during your lifetime, and it becomes important if you can no longer communicate your wishes to medical professionals.

DO I NEED A LIVING WILL? If you do not have a Living Will, the decisions made regarding types and length of treatment given to you may become a matter of dispute between family members and doctors. As a result, judicial proceedings may be needed to determine your wishes. Having a Living Will ensures that your wishes are known, even after you can no longer communicate them.

DO I NEED A LIVING WILL IF I ALREADY HAVE A HEALTH CARE PROXY? A Living Will is different from a Health Care Proxy. It does not appoint an agent to make your decisions. It serves to express in greater detail the types of decisions you would want the agent designated in your Health Care Proxy to make. A well drafted Living Will can serve as “clear and convincing evidence” of your wishes, hopefully making it unnecessary for a medical provider to involve a judge to determine your wishes.

CAN I HAVE A COMBINATION LIVING WILL AND HEALTH CARE PROXY? Yes, and it is arguably a good practice to do so. If the documents are combined, then the medical providers who review it will know what your wishes are and who you want to carry them out in one comprehensive document.

HOW DOES A LIVING WILL BECOME VALID? There are no formal requirements for executing a Living Will in New York. It is suggested that to be sure the Living Will constitutes “clear and convincing evidence” of your wishes, you should put your desires in writing, and sign and date the document in the presence of two witnesses. It is also suggested that neither of the witnesses be an agent under your Health Care Proxy, if you have one.

ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIVING WILLS? Most commonly, there are two basic types of Living Wills. The first type is a narrative form, in which you set forth in general terms the nature of your wishes regarding your medical care, including your thoughts on artificial hydration and nutrition.

The second type is a more tabular form, in which you initial or check which types of medical interventions you would wish to have or not have, i.e. surgery, antibiotics, or intubation.

In addition, the two types can be combined for a hybrid approach.

IS THERE A PREFERRED FORM OF A LIVING WILL? Both the narrative form and the tabular form have advantages and disadvantages. The best advice is to choose the form you feel best describes your wishes in a clear and effective manner.

HOW DO I DECIDE WHAT TO SAY IN MY LIVING WILL? You should give serious consideration to how you would want your medical decisions made, and you should discuss your thoughts with close family, friends, and valued advisors.

Valued advisors may include medical providers, members of the clergy, or legal professionals. Only through proper review and reflection will your Living Will accurately describe your wishes.

SHOULD I KEEP MY LIVING WILL IN A SAFE? An original Living Will need not be kept in a safe, but it should be kept in a secure location.

Duplicate originals or copies of your Living Will should be given to your Health Care Proxy agent, any successor agent(s), and your physician.

CAN I CHANGE MY LIVING WILL? Yes. A Living Will can be revoked, altered, or amended at any time.

WHAT IF I NEED A LIVING WILL PREPARED? Living Will forms may be found

on line or through medical or legal professionals. It is advisable that a Living Will be drafted and executed as part of your overall estate plan, with the advice of an experienced estate planning professional.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Partner with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Over his 21 years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518-584-5205, mdorsey@ oalaw.com, and www.oalaw.com.

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H.O.P.E. Volunteer Azlyn Belisle, Stephanie Hogan, Ted the dog and Jill Perkins.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The 16th Annual HOPE Walk for the Animals took place Sunday, June 9 at High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs.

Local Author Elizabeth Macy with Lucky!

Participants walked from High Rock Park to Broadway, then down to Congress Park and back to High Rock Park as a fundraiser to aid the H.O.P.E foundation’s mission of finding forever homes for orphaned pets.

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F lag Day Parade Photos by Francesco D'Amico.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 held their 52nd Annual Flag Day Parade Saturday, June 8. The parade honors all active members and retired veterans from all branches of the military service. In addition, they gave special recognition in honor of the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary.

Grand Marshall, Keith Koster.

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Buy an Egg When shopping for produce or meat in supermarkets, there’s often no information about the origin of those products or how they were raised. At Saratoga Farmers’ Market, customers can easily get the “where and how” from our farmers.

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

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Mary Pratt for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

One exception in grocery stores is the overwhelming amount of information on egg cartons. Some information is based on USDA definitions; some is advertising. Farm locations are often on the back of the cartons.

According to USDA, farms can raise egg-laying hens in various ways. If a carton states nothing, this probably means the

hens are in “battery cages,” 67-76 square inches per hen, smaller than a standard sheet of paper.

Other housing methods are cage-free, free-range, and pastured.

“Cage-free” hens live indoors, with no requirement for the amount of space for each hen. “Free-range” hens have access to the outdoors, but that area may be very small and covered with concrete.

Although USDA hasn’t defined “pasture-raised,” pasture for hens should contain young grass and plants in addition to standard feed. Hens will also catch earthworms and insects. Research done by Mother Earth News and Penn State University concludes that these eggs are higher in Vitamins A, E, and D, and Omega-3 fatty acids, and lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Cartons labeled pastured eggs in winter should come from states where grass grows year round such as Texas, California, Georgia, Arkansas. In the Northeast, there is no pasture once the snow falls, until spring comes.

Eggs from Otrembiak Farm.

Find fresh eggs from Elihu Farm at the Saturday Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

“No Hormones” on cartons means nothing because the Federal government doesn’t allow hens to receive hormones. “No Antibiotics” means farms add none to the hens’ feed or water.

For eggs to be labeled ‘local,’ the 2008 Farm Bill requires flocks to be less than 400 miles from processing, or within the state where eggs are laid and processed.

Those eggs may be shipped anywhere in the U.S. By contrast, eggs at our Market come from farms less than 30 miles away.

These are the farms that provide you with delicious, fresh, and truly local eggs: Elihu (Sat.), Gifford (Wed.), Kokinda (Sat.), Longlesson (Sat.), Moxie Ridge (Sat), Old World Farm (Wed./Sat.), Otrembiak (Wed./Sat.), Slate River (Wed.), Squashville (Wed.) Saratoga Farmers’ market runs 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and FreshFoodNY app. Email friends@saratogafarmersmarket for volunteer opportunities.

Carrot Souffle Yields: 6 servings INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk

• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 5 large eggs

• 2 pounds carrots, peeled, trimmed, cut into 1” slices

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder

4. In a food processor, blend carrots, butter, and sugar, until smooth.

6. Bake for an hour or longer, until puffed up and beginning to brown. It shouldn’t jiggle in the center or look wet inside the cracks.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly butter 2-quart souffle dish.

2. Steam carrots until tender.

Place in a colander to drain liquid.

3. In a bowl, blend buttermilk, eggs, and salt.

5. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and carrot mixtures.

Stir in cheese, flour and baking powder. Pour into the prepared dish, spreading out evenly.

7. Serve hot and top with snipped chives.

Recipe by The View from Great Island, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

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FOOD PREP Made Easy Caramel

Pecan Blondies Yields: 16 blondies

INGREDIENTS • 25 LANCASTER Caramel Soft Cremes

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon plus 11/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

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my Foodie Friends. This weekend is Father’s Day. Not sure what to get dad since he already has a bazillion ties? A home cooked meal with some of his favorite foods is a great way to kick things off. How about cooking something special for him? Many of us have been lucky enough to grow up with dads who love to cook, who have mastered crème brûlée or grilling or taught us to make perfect rice.

Others have dads who just love to eat, who will dig into a shared plate happily and are always ready to share a meal. This Sunday, we’ll honor all of them, maybe with pancakes or a special dinner or a thoughtful food-related gift. In preparing that special meal, there may be some cool culinary tools you need to help.

One tool that has become a “must have” in the kitchen drawer is the bench scraper. A bench

• 3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar scraper, which is also called a pastry scraper or dough scraper, is also used in working with pastry, bread, and other doughs. But even if you don’t bake regularly, it can still be a worthy investment for general cooking prep. It’s also spaceefficient and easy to stow away in a prep drawer, and is a crazy-easyto-clean, dishwasher-safe tool that can last you for decades. A bench scraper is one of those inexpensive utensils that lasts a lifetime and has a million uses.

When chopping vegetables, a bench scraper makes short work of transferring the veggies from the cutting board to the skillet or soup pot without losing half the veggies onto the floor during the transfer. Think of that flat piece of metal as a wide extension of your hand. Imagine the joy you would feel by only making ONE journey from your cutting board to your soup pot instead of your usual six trips as you balance those diced veggies on your knife or in your hand. You can also use your trusty

scraper to smash whole cloves of garlic or to smash boiled potatoes before frying them.

My dad loved my mom’s cooking and my wife’s dad still enjoys a special meal presented to them on Father’s Day. I have to admit, I love a home cooked meal.

I was recently thinking about what was my Dad’s “dream meal.”

He was a meat and potatoes guy.

My wife’s dad’s favorite part is the dessert at the end!

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place to find those cool tools that can help you as you plan out your menus and get chopping.

For Father’s Day, eat together as a family! Relish the memories and show Dad how much you love him.

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

Take Care, John & Paula

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup chopped pecans • Non-stick cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unwrap the caramels, and cut each piece in two, for a total of 50 pieces of candy. Place the caramels in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon flour. Toss to coat the caramels to keep them from sticking to each other.

2. Preheat oven to 350o F. Line a 9”x 9” baking dish with foil.

3. In a large bowl, beat together butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat until well combined.

4. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Mix until just combined.

5. Scoop half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Coat a rubber spatula with non-stick cooking spray and press batter evenly around the bottom of the baking dish. Reapply cooking spray to the spatula as needed – the batter is thick and a bit sticky.

6. Top the batter with caramel pieces, spreading them evenly around the dish. Sprinkle pecan pieces over caramels. Place large dollops of the remaining batter around the dish. Spray the spatula again and press the batter around the dish covering the caramels and pecans as best you can.

7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are golden brown and top is set. Remove from oven. The top of the blondies will be quite soft. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

8. Using foil to lift, remove blondies from the pan. Peel the foil back from edges, and slide blondies off the foil completely. Cut into 16 equal squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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

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Father's Day Special!

• Chicken Cacciatore • Pasta with Sauce • Wax Beans • Warm Garlic Roll • Yogurt

• Fiesta Meatloaf • Oven Browned Potatoes • Peas • Peaches

• Seafood Newburg • Rice • Carrots • Dinner Roll • Mandarin Oranges

• Pasta & Sauce with Meatballs & Parmesan Cheese • Green Beans • Chocolate Pudding

• Hot Roast Beef Sandwich & Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Creamed Corn • Frosted Brownie

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

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The Traveling BBQ is Back The Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga County. Part of our program is Congregate dining- where persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. The Traveling BBQ is hosted by The Saratoga County Office for the Aging & Northeast Dining & Lodging.

Upcoming dates: •Tuesday, June 18 Waterford Senior Center, 125 Second St, Waterford 518-235-8500 Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon.

A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. For more information, please call Emma at The Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996.

Foreign Film Flick Event Calling all movie buffs! Come to the Ballston Spa Public Library, located at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, on June 22 at 11 a.m. for the first foreign film flick event.

We will be showing the French, romantic comedy film Amelie.

Amelie is an innocent and naïve girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love. This movie is rated R and runs for 2 hours.

Registration is not required.

Ages 16 years old and up. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 518-8855022 or visit, www.bspl.sals.edu.

Mary Poppins Don’t miss this opportunity to see this magical show on the Malta Community Center Stage, the first

production of Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s 30 Year Anniversary season! General admission prices: Advanced seats $10; Door seats: $15 (door prices go into effect after 6/21) A few free children’s seats with paying adult are still available through Stewart’s Holiday Match grant. Call for details! Saturday, June 22, 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday June 23, 1 and 6 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased in person at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta or at www.

MaltaParksRec.com or call 518-8994411 for additional information.

Served Exhibition Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents Served, a solo exhibition featuring the utilitarian pottery of Daphne Allen, SCAC’s 2018-19 Artistin-Resident. The exhibition, which reflects the culmination of her year-long residency, opens Saturday, June 22 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. and runs through July 13. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.

Community Concert A free community concert will be held at the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church on June 22 at 7 p.m. Former CFPC organist and choir director, Dominic Izzo, on tour from Virginia with his youth choir, The Joyful Noise, will present traditional and rock hymns with the theme “Living on a Prayer.”

Starbuck Speaker Diana Bryson Barns: Life on the Border Sunday, June 23 at the Saratoga Casino & Hotel, 342 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs from noon – 2:30 p.m., Skidmore professor and immigration policy expert Diana Bryson Barnes will share her insights based on personal experience working with immigrants and the people who serve their needs. Her talk about “Life on the Border: Division & Reunion” will be featured at the 2019 Kathryn H. Starbuck Legacy Luncheon, hosted by the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee.

For tickets ($60/person), RSVP or more info: George Cain, SSDC Treasurer, 518-587-1757 or george.cain@saratogadems.org.

Abner Doubleday 200th Birthday Party On June 26, join members of the Saratoga County History Roundtable and Brookside Museum to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abner Doubleday’s birth in Ballston Spa. The talk and birthday party will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. Local history researchers David Fiske and John Cromie will give presentations on different aspects of Doubleday’s life. Though credited with having designed the game of baseball, research in recent years has cast doubt on that–but why was it ever believed that he had “invented” baseball in the first place? Come learn why and hear about the interesting life of Doubleday, an Army officer who was present at the outbreak of the Civil War, and who participated in other battles– eventually attaining the rank of Major General. He continued to serve in the Army after the War and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Those who are interested can participate in a walk to view the Doubleday House, where Doubleday lived when he was a young boy, starting in front of Brookside at 6:30 p.m. Along the way, some commentary will be given about what Ballston Spa was like in 1819–the year Doubleday was born. (Walkers will be back at Brookside in time for cake!) In case of inclement weather the walk will be canceled. For more information, contact Brookside Museum, 518-885-4000.

Summer Concert Series The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to once again present its free Concerts in the Park series at Wiswall Park, located on Front St. in the village of Ballston Spa. For 2019, the concert series continues to offer a line-up of some of the

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019 most popular musicians in the Capital Region, including local favorites and new performers. The first concert in the line-up on June 27 is the Ballston Spa Community Band who will be performing from 6 -8 p.m.

Poker Tournament Benefit $1 million seat prize. It’s the 3rd Annual Saratoga Open Poker Tournament, a multi-cause benefit event being held at the Parting Glass Pub on Saturday, June 29, starting at 2 p.m. Winner earns a seat at the $1M World Poker Tour stop in Montreal. Hotel is included in the prize, which is transferable and there is a Cash Buy Out Option. Entry is $20 Advance or $30 at Door. Info at Free4AllPokerTour@gmail.com or dial the venue at 518-583-1916.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area for the month of June. Be sure to visit the venues and enjoy our local artists. Center Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park will show the works of artists Frank Coletta and Shenendehowa Art Teacher, Lisa David during June. Glen Eddy Senior Living Community, 1 Ascot Lane, Schenectady will feature in their Art Gallery artists, Jack Morgan, Maria Tsai, Rita Helie and Sherry Walkup for June and July. Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main St. is showing art by Mechanicville High School art students during the month of June. CatskillHudson Bank, 2452 State Route 9, Malta is showing the works of Sweta Jha during the month of June. Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Street, Schenectady is showing art by Karen Woodin for the month June.

25th Annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour Tickets are on sale now for the 25th annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour, featuring more than a dozen beautiful gardens on Sunday, July 7.The self-guided

tour is an all-volunteer fundraiser presented by Soroptimists of Saratoga County, the local branch of an international public service organization striving to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.

Advance tickets at $25 may be reserved online or purchased at several locations: the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, Northshire Books in Saratoga Springs, all four Cudney’s Dry Cleaners retail locations, and Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham. Please call ahead to ensure availability at the retail sites. Details about the gardens, their owners and the locations are in the program that serves as the admission ticket. If still available, tickets may be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m.

July 7. Tickets reserved online will be available for pickup at that same time. Questions?

Email secretgardensinfo@ gmail.com or call 518-581-1201 ext. 4184. Learn more at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org.

Spa Park BMX Jamboree Show & Ride The show will be held at the Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, located at 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or Shine.

Plenty of parking - with full bathrooms - lights and power.

Co-Sponsors welcome: Current Sponsors the Tri-City BMX race track (Rotterdam) and Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Volunteers needed. Events include a 10 a.m. Swap/Show, lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided, but donations welcome. At 1 p.m. Ride, 2 p.m.

Poka run (completion with 1st place prize), at 3 p.m. DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place.

4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes and at 5 p.m.

Ride. This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East! Miles of paved roads and path and single trail riding – as good as it gets

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

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This Week’s Events: JUNE 14 - 20 family friendly FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Italian Night The Knights of Columbus #246 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 - 8 p.m.

There will be four entrees available: Chicken Cacciatore, Bracciole, Lasagna, and Fruitti di Mare. The prices will be $15 or $20, depending on the entree, and takeout orders will be an additional $1 each.

This event is open to the public, families are welcome, there is convenient parking.

Your support helps the KOC to continue doing good works in the community. For questions, call 518-584-8547.

Flag Day Patriotic Wood Panels Fundraiser Grant’s Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join us for a creative evening of painting and learning at Grant Cottage. An instructor from Sip and Canvas in downtown Glens Falls will help to create patriotic flag paintings on wood panels. Learn about Flag Day, Grant’s life, and the history of Mt. McGregor. $40 for members, $45 for non-members, www. grantcottage.org/events to register.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 11th Annual Dragon the Dads Family 5K Saratoga State Park | 9 a.m.

The Greenfield Elementary School HSA presents their annual “Dragon the Dads” Family 5K. Kicking off Father’s Day weekend, the event will feature a 5K suitable for the whole family, a kid’s 1-mile race, and a short dash for the youngest racers. Saratoga Honda will be on-site with a Father’s Day craft table for kids while they wait. First place winners will receive a Stewart’s gift card. Overall male/female first place winners will receive a gift card to a local business. As an extra bonus, gift cards to local businesses will be awarded to randomly drawn pre-registered racers (past businesses include Cantina Restaurant, Gennaro’s, Olde Bryan Inn, Augie’s, and Brookhaven Golf Course). Register to win at www.finishright.com

10th Annual PetAPalooza Curtis Lumber, 885 State Rt. 67, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pet Adoption Day and Pet Fair. Meet adoptable animals from 70+ local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family

and your current pets at select Curtis Lumber retail locations. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and more will be available for adoption and there will also be local veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters, trainers and more offering valuable discounts off their services. Other events include a low-cost micro-chipping clinic, raffles, food, free face-painting, balloon twisting, pet caricatures, and more. (Ballston Spa location) Last year’s event resulted in over 250+ pets finding forever homes! For full details visit www.clpetapalooza or www. facebook.com/clpetapalooza.

Yaddo Garden Tours Begin Yaddo Main Fountain at Garden Entrance, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.

Garden tours include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. Saturdays and Sundays until September 1 and on Tuesdays during the racing season (no tours on Travers Day). Tours last about one hour; cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group.

For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org.

Genealogy and Local History Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville | 1 p.m.

Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County presents Greg Veitch, a fifth generation Saratogian and recently retired Saratoga Springs Chief of Police, who will speak about the darker side of early Spa history.

Greg has spent years researching the history of Saratoga and he details the stories of gamblers, gangsters, crime and corruption from the founding of the village through prohibition. It is chronicled in his book: “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them.” His book will be available at the meeting. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.

20th Anniversary “Meet & Greet” Creekside Classroom, Spa State Park 2 p.m. | Hosted by The Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. Friends Board members will review what the Friends have accomplished in the past 20 years and share plans for the future. Bring a reusable water bottle to sample the mineral and spring waters near the Creekside Classroom. All are welcome and refreshments provided. For more information about the Friends, visit www. friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org or email info@friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org.

Lasagna Dinner

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Wilton | 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Lasagna dinner with salad, desserts and beverages. Donation is $10. For questions call the church at 518-584-9107. Church is handicap accessible. Take-outs are available.

Pickin’ Sessions

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

The Community Collects

Breakfast Buffet

Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Join the Saratoga Springs History Museum for a special program titled The Community Collects as part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series. The artifacts, and knowledge of the past that survives here is a tremendous asset. Our community has a number of organizations that collect and preserve that history. The Community Collects will be a panel discussion with representatives from The Saratoga Springs History Museum, The Saratoga Springs City Historians Office, The Saratoga Room of the Public Library, City Hall Department of Accounts, The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Brookside Museum and the Saratoga County Historian’s Office. Each will discuss what their organization does, what they collect, and how you can access the information. If you have an artifact or document that you feel should be donated to an organization but are not sure where it should go, this will be a great opportunity to find the right home! Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.saratogahistory.org.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.

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 Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (active/ retired with ID card) $9, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-5842585 for more information.

Bass Fishing Tournament & Family Open House Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Open house is free. $15 entry fee per person for the tournament. Prizes will be based on number of entries. Fish must be weighed at the Gun Club no later than 2 p.m.

Drinks, hot dogs, burgers and fries may be purchased. For more information call Art Thivierge at 518-695-9407.

Strawberry Social The Wilton Heritage Society 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m.

Annual strawberry social includes biscuit, strawberries, whipped cream and beverages. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12 and under five free.

Music for Summer Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls 3 p.m. | Jill Levy and Doori Na, violins; Michael Roth, violas; Eric Bartlett, cello; Benjamin Hochman, piano. Haydn: Trio in E Major. Hob. XV:34; Schubert: Duo Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 162, D 574, for violin and piano; Bartok: Piano Quintet in C Major, Sz. 23, BB 33, DD. 77. Purchase tickets in advance since seating is limited. For questions, contact info@saratogachamberplayers.org. For details and tickets, visit saratogachamberplayers.org. $25 adults/ $20 seniors/ $15 students.

MONDAY, JUNE 17 Opera Saratoga – Community Symposium Filene Hall, Skidmore College 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs 7 – 9 p.m. | Opera Saratoga is presenting a free community symposium, ‘Ellen West and Disordered Eating: The Intersection of Art, Understanding, and Empathy.’

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. So, come listen or bring an instrument and play along.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Open Forge Nights Adirondack Folk School 1 Main St., Lake Luzerne | 6:30 p.m.

Get an introduction to blacksmithing. A demonstration by expert smith Steve Gurzler.

Observing is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at forging an item, there is a $20 fee, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Open forge nights will be held the third Wednesday of each month through October 16.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Horse Explorers Children’s Program National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Recommended for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a hands-on series intended to educate children about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. Staffed by the Museum’s professional educators. Children are free with a paid adult admission.

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

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Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

Legendary Harmonica Player Partners with Acoustic Guitar Virtuoso at Caffe Lena

Magic Dick, the legendary harmonica player for the J. Geils Band, partners with acoustic guitar virtuoso, and soul singer Shun Ng at Caffe Lena on Friday, June 21. Tickets are $30 general admission, $15 students. for more information, go to: caffelena.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — ­ Live at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Monday, July 1, blink-182 plans to perform their album, ‘Enema of the State,’ from start to finish, in its entirety, along with other hits from their catalog. The album, released 20 years ago, includes the hits “What’s My Age Again?,” “Adam’s Song,” and “All The Small Things.”

Saratoga marks the third night of the band’s summer tour and will also feature special guests Lil Wayne and Neck Deep. Tickets: go to www.livenationentertainment.com.

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

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Historic Yaddo Mansion Reopens June 20

Renowned author and former Yaddo Board co-chair A.M. Homes poses for a picture on the Yaddo lawn in July 2014, prior to the multimillion-dollar restoration project on the mansion. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The historic Mansion at Yaddo reopens to the public on June 20 after a multimillion-dollar restoration and stabilization.

The renowned artist retreat has hosted the residencies of thousands of writers, poets, musicians, painters and other artists since 1926. In 2014, Yaddo’s Board and leadership spearheaded an ambitious project to restore, preserve and update Yaddo’s facilities, and launched a $1 million Capital Campaign to raise the necessary funds.

In the fall of 2017, the 55-room mansion, built in 1893, was closed for a complex, 18-month restoration focusing on exterior structural stabilization, upgraded electrical systems, masonry repointing, the removal of all 338 windows for replacement or repair, the installation of a new copperand-slate roof, and the painstaking

restoration by local artisans of beautiful 19th century decorative metalwork and stonework.

The Mansion restoration is the final piece of a multi-stage plan to ensure Yaddo’s survival into its second century of service to artists and its reopening will increase Yaddo’s capacity. In 2019, the 400acre retreat will see a more than 30 percent increase in the number of artist visits - a clear indication that the institution continues to provide crucial support and

creative sanctuary to artists of all career stages and disciplines.

The Yaddo Summer Benefit on Thursday, June 20 will be the public’s first glimpse of the results of the massive renovation effort.

This year’s benefit program features singer-songwriter Mike Doughty, founder of the ‘90s band Soul Coughing. Proceeds from the benefit play a crucial role in ensuring Yaddo’s artist residency program continues to flourish. For more information, go to: yaddo.org.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE TO CELEBRATE BLOOMSDAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore hosts a Bloomsday Celebration, marking the June 16 date James Joyce’s “Ulysses” is set.

The event takes place 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 and features a drop-in community read-aloud and conversation. Northshire Bookstore Saratoga is located at 424 Broadway. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200, or visit northshire.com.

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Home Made Theater Cabaret to Honor Former Producing Manager

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2019

‘Jewish-Jazz Fusion’ Live Performance and CD Release Party at Caffe Lena June 16

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The HMT Stacie Barnes Scholarship Kickoff Cabaret, a fundraiser honoring the legacy of former Home Made Theater Producing Manager Stacie Barnes, will take place 6 – 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 20 at Excelsior Springs Event Center .

The evening will feature an appetizer buffet, cash bar, and entertainment from past HMT performers.

Barnes’ dedication and passion for the organization helped

transform HMT from a small group of theater-loving friends into one of the top community theaters in the state during her 33 years with the organization.

Barnes believed the cost of tuition shouldn’t prevent any child from taking a class at HMT. To honor her legacy, HMT is expanding on her commitment to making theater accessible to everyone and has established The HMT Stacie Barnes Scholarship.

The fund will be used to ensure that any child, regardless of

income, is able to learn about the art of theater in one of HMT’s classes, and will allow HMT to seek out kids from lowincome families traditionally underserved by the very arts organizations that could benefit them the most.

Cabaret tickets are $40 per person, or $125 for a Family Pass (two adults and their minor children). For tickets or to donate to the scholarship fund, visit www.HomeMadeTheater.org or call HMT at 518-587-4427.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffe Lena hosts a CD release party 7 p.m. Sunday for “A Bissel Rhythm,” billed as a “JewishJazz fusion album,” featuring Berkshire-based musician Paul Green and his band, Two Worlds.

A virtuoso clarinetist equally adept at classical, jazz, and klezmer music, Green serves as composer as well as arranger on the new release, exploring the relationships between jazz and klezmer music.

“Jazz has inspired many Jewish performers like Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw to rise to their finest creative moments. When they

played, they were ‘telling a story,’ ” Green said, in a statement. “Since both the Jewish religious tradition and the Jazz musical tradition encourage people to ‘tell their story,’ there is common ground between them. I have tried to explore what this common ground is in ‘ A Bissel Rhythm.’ ” Members of Green’s band are Ben Kohn, piano; Dan Broad, bass; Pete Sweeney, drums; Charlie Tokarz, saxophone; and Jason Ennis, guitar. Tickets range from $10 -$20 and are available online at www.caffelena.org. CDs will be available for purchase at the performance.

Served “ ” - Saratoga Clay Arts Center Presents Pottery of Daphne Allen

SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents “Served,” a solo exhibition featuring the utilitarian pottery of Daphne Allen, SCAC’s 2018-19 Artist-in-Resident.

The exhibition, which reflects the culmination of her year-long residency, opens with a reception 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 22 and runs through July 13.

Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Artist in Residency program offers emerging artists who have just received their BFA or MFA the time and space to develop their artistic voice in clay.

In Allen’s work, the ironrich stoneware clay body acts as a canvas for colorful polka dots, often overlapping to create patterns and layers of whimsy.

“The ceramic dinnerware we use at our tables bonds us to both the food and drink we are enjoying to the memories these vessels have helped facilitate countless times before,” Allen said, in a statement. “Pieces like lemonade pitchers and prized gravy pourers passed down from mothers to daughters are often hidden in our pantries, basements, and cabinets and only brought out for special occasions.”

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

Located at: 167 Hayes Road.

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

Daphne Allen, plate installation.

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The “Greatest Guitarist In The World” TO PERFORM AT THE STRAND JUNE 21 Albert Lee, of whom no less than ol’ slowhand Eric Clapton himself called "the greatest guitarist in the world," will perform Friday, June 21 at The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Lee first came to prominence during a 1964-68 stint in British Blues and R & B stalwarts Chris Farlowe’s Thunderbirds. He later appeared on “The London Bo Diddley Sessions” for Chess and Jerry Lee Lewis’ “The London Sessions,” and the debut album of Jackson Browne. Solo work aside, Lee was a member in bands led

by Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, and Eric Clapton.

Tickets for his local show are $30 general admission. Call 518-832-3484 or online through Brown Paper Tickets. For more information, go to: www. hudsonrivermusichall.org.

2019 Lunchtime Concert series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second annual 2019 Lunchtime Concerts series will be staged on consecutive Tuesdays, through July 9 in Saratoga Springs.

Shows begin at noon. Upcoming bands and performance locations are as follows:

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chIlD’S Play (r) No Passes allowed

Thu: 7:00, 9:50

Toy STory 4 (G) No Passes allowed

Thu: 6:00, 8:30

The DeaD Don’T DIe (r)

FrI - Thu: 11:50 aM, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:20

laTe nIGhT (r)

FrI - Thu: 12:10, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:30

Men In Black: InTernaTIonal (PG-13) 2D BTX No Passes allowed

FrI - Thu: 10:30 aM, 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50

Men In Black: InTernaTIonal (PG-13)

FrI - Thu: 9:30 aM, 12:20, 3:10, 6:00, 8:50

FrI - WeD: 11:30 aM, 2:10, 3:20, 5:00, 6:10, 7:40, 10:25 Thu: 11:30 aM, 2:10, 3:20

Dark PhoenIX (PG-13) The SecreT lIFe oF PeTS 2 (PG)

FrI - Thu: 10:00 aM, 10:50 aM, 12:15, 1:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:20, 9:35

GoDzIlla: kInG oF The MonSTerS (PG-13)

FrI - Thu: 10:20 aM, 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40

rockeTMan (r)

FrI - Thu: 9:50 aM, 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:10

alaDDIn (PG)

FrI - Thu: 9:40 aM, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30

BookSMarT (r)

FrI - WeD: 9:00 PM

John WIck: chaPTer 3 - ParaBelluM (r)

FrI - Thu: 9:45 aM, 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 10:00

WILTON MALL

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JUNE 18: Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde, at Ben and Jerry’s

(518) 306-4205 06/14/19-06/20/19

(518) 306-4707 06/14/19-06/20/19

assistlist - audiodescr - closedcaPt - stadium seatiNg - wheelchair accessible Toy STory 4 (G) No Passes allowed

JUNE 25: The Sea the Sea, at Ben and Jerry’s

JULY 2: The McKrells, at The Senior Center

Men In Black: InTernaTIonal (PG-13) 2D BTX No Passes allowed

FrI - Thu: 10:00 aM, 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10

Men In Black: InTernaTIonal (PG-13)

FrI - Thu: 11:00 aM, 2:00, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10

ShaFT (r)

FrI - WeD: 10:40 aM, 1:20, 4:00, 7:50, 10:30 Thu: 10:40 aM, 1:20, 4:00, 7:30, 10:30

Dark PhoenIX (PG-13)

JULY 9:

Thu: 6:00, 9:00

FrI - WeD: 10:10 aM, 11:10 aM, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:00, 10:00 Thu: 10:10 aM, 11:10 aM, 1:50, 9:00

The SecreT lIFe oF PeTS 2 (PG) GoDzIlla: kInG oF The MonSTerS (PG-13)

FrI - Thu: 10:20 aM, 12:40, 3:00, 5:20, 6:40 FrI - Thu: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50

Annie and the Hedonists, at Ben and Jerry’s.

rockeTMan (r)

FrI - Thu: 9:40 aM, 12:30, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20

Note: All Ben and Jerry’s will have the Senior Center as the rain location.

alaDDIn (PG)

FrI - Thu: 9:50 aM, 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 10:20

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SARATOGA INDEX NO. 201980. Plaintiff designates SARATOGA as the place of trial situs of the real property. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Mortgaged Premises: 26 TOMPION LANE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. District: Section: 165.46.

Block: 2 Lot: 26. REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates SARATOGA as the place of trial situs of the real property vs. JASON STENZEL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN G. STENZEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN G. STENZEL any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF TRAVERS MANOR PLANNED

UNIT DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,“JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff ’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $270,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 23, 2014, at Instrument number 2014031179, of the Public Records of SARATOGA County, New York, covering premises known as 26 TOMPION LANE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above

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Puzzles Across 1 Official on a baseline 4 “Cheers” mixologist 9 Warehouse club with 652 locations 13 “Cheers” location 14 Place for a queen 15 Request 16 Alter __ 17 *1977 Hitchcock parody 19 Turn in for cash 21 Smooth transitions 22 Laptop port letters 23 Air gun shot 26 “Wrong!”

27 Muslim holy city 29 Go for eagerly, as a chance 31 “All bets __ off” 32 Tanzania neighbor 34 Self-satisfied 38 Broadcast 39 As if in shock 41 Ambient music pioneer Brian 42 Suburb of Phoenix 44 Remington 700s, e.g.

45 British “Inc.” 46 Journalist Chung 48 Boxcar stowaways 50 Amassed, as debts 53 Fast sports cars 54 Incoming flight info: Abbr.

55 Hams it up 57 Green Giant’s “Little Green” buddy 60 *1976 parody of pre-talkies 64 Tip jar bill 65 Slanted type: Abbr.

66 Insult 67 Kipling’s young spy 68 The Big Apple, in addresses 69 Rides the breeze 70 Gas additive brand Down 1 Transportation network app 2 Ancient sorcerer 3 *With “The,” 1968 parody of dishonest Broadway financiers 4 Caprice 5 Email suffix 6 “Awesome!”

7 Paternity suit evidence, briefly

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See puzzle solution on page 46 8 Longings 9 Cask outlets 10 Alaskan native 11 Allots, with “out” 12 Authority 14 Shakespearean nickname 18 TV princess played by Lucy Lawless 20 PC “oops” key 23 *With 25-Down, 1974 Western parody 24 Dental coverage, e.g.

25 See 23-Down 27 Address to a lady 28 Buffalo’s county and lake 30 Washed-out 33 Alert 35 Born 6/28/1926, director of the answers to starred clues 36 Golden rule word

37 Saturn and Mars 40 Like a fork in the road 43 With keen perception 47 Welcoming store window sign 49 Hockey great Bobby 50 Pine secretion 51 Island in “Jaws” 52 Strikeout king Ryan 56 Put in a hold 57 Transgressions 58 Mile or minute 59 Weather Channel stat 61 Juilliard deg.

62 Inaccurate 63 Boxer fixer

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

This Week: A long way, A long ways A long way is the correct phrase.

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LEAP INTO ACTION: STREB EXTREME ACTION Workshop Comes to Tang

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — What is STREB? Choreographer Elizabeth Streb founded her company STREB EXTREME ACTION in 1985. This actionpacked art is a full body muscle engaging activity that has reached new heights since it’s conception.

The company tours nationally and internationally putting on shows that contain trampolines, parkour elements, and skilled falling.

Skidmore College’s Tang Teaching Museum is the host of the STREB Company’s upcoming performances and workshops.

On Wednesday, June 5 the first workshop was held where people of varying physical backgrounds

and strengths took to the mat to learn the basic elements of the STREB techniques.

The workshop was conducted by the company’s Associate Artistic Director, Cassandre Joseph.

“Our technique is accessible to all. Anytime we teach a class, we keep that in mind. We don’t necessarily teach a different class for a different kind of person,” said Joseph. “Whatever group we have, it’s a personal best technique, and the idea is that the technique translates regardless.”

Twenty participants gathered on the mat nervously eying the illustrious equipment filling the room. The workshop began with exercise drills to get everyone acquainted with awareness of personal space and rapid directional changes. After, Joseph

walked the participants through the basics of full body bracing and falling techniques.

Later on, the group tried their hands, and feet and face at a short STREB ACTION basic routine. After an hour of practice, demonstrations from STREB ACTION performers were very much needed to guide the pace and the movements.

“A lot of the workshop is verbal. We’re constantly explaining why we’re doing things, or what we’re doing,” said Joseph.

“The text really helps put things in context and makes people feel a little bit more comfortable.”

The company will be in residence until Friday, June 21.

All upcoming events including rehearsals, shows and workshops are free and open to the public.

Photos by Marissa Gonzalez.

Elizabeth Streb observes the first workshop of the 2019 residency at Tang.

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JULIA MURDICK: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

“A lot of us encourage each other...

We always keep each other’s heads up, and forget the errors...”

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tenth grader Julia Murdick reminds us that growth stems from the confidence within.

Murdick is Saratoga Central Catholic’s varsity shortstop of the softball team. She began playing when she was eight years old and wasn’t quite fond of the game at first.

“I had to learn to like it. I always thought that was just my brother’s thing and I wasn’t really good at it, at first.”

When she was ten years old, she made it onto a travel team; turns out, she was better than she gave herself credit for.

This year she was named Saratoga Central Catholic’s Most Improved Player.

“I think my confidence

improved most this year. I don’t know if I got that because of my skills, but I think I had a lot more confidence at bat and on the field.”

Though Murdick notices she’s more confident in herself, she is a dedicated athlete whose hard work certainly did not go unnoticed. Murdick spent her winters with personal batting coaches twice a week.

As Murdick grew on and off

the field, she’s had the support of her family and her teammates.

“A lot of us encourage each other most of the time. We always keep each other’s heads up, and forget the errors, forget the last play and move on,” said Murdick.

Her mother is not only one of her biggest supporters, but she is the person who most inspires her (even more than her favorite athlete Derek Jeter).

“She’s always just been everything.

She’s always supported me and been there for me through my whole career,” said Murdick. “She always drops me off and picks me up from all of my practices and games. She’s always cheering me on.”

With two more years at Saratoga Central Catholic, Murdick will continue to grow with her team.

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Rich Johns : Coaching Students Through Life

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In 2010 schoolteacher, tennis and basketball coach Rich Johns, retired from the traditional structures of education and coaching and began a nonprofit known as Act With Respect Always (AWRA). The organization has flourished and has taken Coach Johns to schools as far as Duke University and as local as Saratoga Springs High. This month would be the sixth month that AWRA has trademarked it’s new Visibility Project.

AWRA is an organization, and a mission in itself; to treat yourself and others with kindness and respect. Through speaking engagements, Johns uses his platform to promote others to create opportunities to make positive impacts in another person’s life.

Rich Johns and Jason Pescetti. Photo provided.

Rich Johns and Ana Gold. Photo provided.

The new factor of AWRA is the Visibility Project, which takes interacting with someone one step further – to be seen.

“When you become visible, you’re strong, and you believe in yourself, I hope,” said Johns.

This project promotes reaching out to others and letting them know their presence and visibility in this society is of importance.

“Part of my mission before I leave a school is to stress to those adults in that environment, connect with them, and tell them I’m one of your solid five, and you can get in touch with me,” said Johns. “To me, making young kids know that they have this solid group with them, and they love you, they care for you, and they’ll do anything for you makes you visible.

At each speaking engagement Johns attends, he makes a point to bring a book and post cards.

This is not only to leave students, athlete and the teachers with something to incorporate, but to provide an opportunity to encourage connection through the written word.

The new AWRA T-Shirt that states “The Visibility Project” is marked with a large, vibrant yellow circle on the back. Literally visible at afar, but meaningfully visible to the wearer, who are all connected through the message of the Visibility Project.

AWRA IS A 501 © 3 charitable organization.

To get involved or to support the organization be visible, and connect with Coach Rich Johns through Facebook or Instagram or actwithrespectalways.com.

Saratoga Center for the Family 10th Annual Golf Classic a Huge Success Winner Makes a Hole in One for a New Honda Truck continued from pg. 4 The event included 26 foursomes and many generous sponsorships including Eagle Sponsors: John Brooks, Commerce Hub, Creative Office Systems, King Wealth Management Group, McGregor Links Country Club, Seeley Office Systems, Web Traffic Advisors (Chris Boggs), Terry and Janice White, Vahanian and Associates Financial Planning; Birdie Sponsors: Adirondack Trust

Company, Jean Ann Dennis, Luther Forest Wealth Advisors (Tim Pehl), New York State Police Investigators Association, Tom Novellano, Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs Police Benevolent Association, Saratoga Vision, Scotty’s Restaurant (The Parillo Family), Trustco Bank, Alex and Debbie Walter, and William J. Burke and SonsBussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes; and many other generous donors and raffle prize offerings.

All proceeds from the tournament benefit Saratoga Center for the Family programs; Saratoga Center for the Family works to provide a comprehensive array of services committed to strengthening, empowering, and educating children, families, and the community to reduce the incidences and effects of child abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction.

For further information, visit the Center online at saratogacff.org or call 518-587-8008.

Winning Foursome (left to right): Executive Director of Saratoga Center for the Family Rebecca Baldwin, Golf Chairperson and Saratoga Center for the Family Board Secretary John Brooks, Winning Foursome members with a low gross of 56: Terry White, Alex Walter, Tom Novellano, and Dan Juffey

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Ballston Spa Senior High Athletes BALLSTON SPA — As their school year comes to an end, many of the BSHS graduating athletes are off to college where they will continue their athletic career at Division I and II schools.

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Isabella Diaz. Photo by SuperSourceMedia, LLC.

Diaz, a golfer, will attend Siena College this fall.

Left to right: Annalise Pepper, James Barno, Tierra Damico. Photo by SuperSourceMedia, LLC.

All three athletes were on the BSHS swimming and diving team, inwhich they will continue to participate in college. Pepper will be attending Binghamton University, Barno, Brandeis University and Damico, St. Rose.

Caitlin Wania. Photo by SuperSourceMedia, LLC.

Wania will attend Siena College where she will continue to play soccer.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN 11th Annual Dragon the Dads Family 5K Greenfield Elementary School HSA presents their annual “Dragon the Dads” family 5K on June 15 at Saratoga State Park. Kicking off Father’s Day weekend, the event will feature a 5K suitable for the whole family, a kid’s 1-mile race, and a short dash for the youngest racers.

Saratoga Honda will be on-site with a Father’s Day craft table for kids while they wait. First place winners for each age/gender category will receive a Stewart’s gift card.

Overall male/female first place winners will receive a gift card. As an extra bonus, gift cards to local businesses will be awarded to randomly drawn pre-registered racers (past businesses include Cantina Restaurant, Gennaro’s, Olde Bryan Inn, Augie’s, and Brookhaven Golf Course).

Register to win at www.finishright.com.

Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament for Kids SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, June 16th, all children under the age of 16 are invited to participate in a catch and release fishing contest. They will be able to meet local fishing luminaires, and gain fishing assistance by expert fishermen and women.

Participation is free for all, and free refreshments will be provided. Additionally, there will be live bird displays!

The festivities will take place at 9:30 a.m. until noon at Eagle’s Club – Lake Lonely, 373 Crescent Ave, Saratoga Springs. For additional information call 518-587-3421.

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trail Series will be held Mondays June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5 and August 19 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton

Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards.

Grand prizes for best times for all five events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org.

• Summer Running Program: Spend your summer running with Saratoga’s acclaimed coaches! The summer running program will take place July 1-August 17. Various days and times are available for boys, girls, and families.

Camp Saradac Registration is Open

• Drive For the Net: Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball League.

The league will be held Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone in grades 4-8 is welcome to attend.

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 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.

Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings 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.

• Swing For the Fences: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up again this summer with American Legion Baseball for its annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 1, 3, and 5 (no July 4) from 8:30 a.m. -Noon. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend.

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• Meet At the Net: Develop your volleyball skills and learn rules and strategy at our summer clinic. This clinic will be held July 1-July 5 (no July 4) from 5:308:30 p.m. Everyone age 8-14 is welcome to attend.

• Saratoga Miss Softball: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up Miss Softball this summer for it’s annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 8-12 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome.

• 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.

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

Visit SaratogaRec.com 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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Saratoga County

Weekend Activities

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 FREE INTRODUCTIONS TO JUJITSU AND SWORD

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 FATHER’S DAY GOAT YOGA IN THE WOODS

Saratoga Budo Jujitsu and Sword will host an event Friday, June 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The event will take place at Saratoga Budo, 418 Geyser Rd. Site 6, Ballston Spa. Students age 14 and over are invited to learn fun and simple jujitsu techniques for self-defense! Saratoga Budo uses jujitsu and various striking techniques to defeat an attacker.

This class introduction to Jujitsu will begin at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 YOGA AT THE OVERLOOK U.S Grant Cottage in Wilton will host a peaceful morning of yoga at the Grant Cottage overlook. Instructor Kate Patterson will lead the one-hour class while participants take in “Grant’s Last View” of three local mountain ranges and the surrounding forest.

The event will take place Saturday, June 15, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The cost is $12 for non-members and $10 for members. Willing participants can purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com.

This Father’s Day get Dad a day of relaxation and wildlife. For just $30 per person Dad can enjoy a 45 min to one-hour class taught by Christine Riccio. Goat yoga will take place at the Into the Woods Farm, 7222 Kilmer Road, Middle Grove, from 10 until 11:30 a.m., Sunday, June 16 (Father’s Day).

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 7TH ANNUAL DEANNA RIVERS 518 MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT This Sunday, June 16, the annual memorial softball tournament will take place at 37 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 6 p.m.

This is an annual event to recognize senior athletes who have made a positive contribution to their team and share Deanna Rivers’ passion for softball. Teams from high schools across the region are signed up to participate.

The introduction to Japanese Swordmanship begins at 7 p.m.

The basics of positions, movement and cutting used in Nakamura Ryu Swordsmanship will be covered in this class. This style emphasizes kata to remove arbitrary movement and tameshigiri target cutting to test our efficiency with the blade.

Register at www.saratogabudo.com/events or call 518-290-6701.

Overlook at Grant Cottage.

Photo provided.

Goat Yoga In the Woods.

Photo provided by Into the Woods Farm.

Deanna Rivers 518 Softball Tournament field.

Photo provided.

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Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee to be Honored at Saratoga Racecourse SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will host National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 12 as part of Opening Weekend festivities for the 2019 summer meet.

The special visit to Saratoga Race Course comes one week before Rivera heads to Cooperstown where he will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the first unanimous selection in history.

NYRA will honor Rivera with a ceremony in the winner’s circle in recognition of the all-time Major League Baseball saves leader.

Mariano Rivera.

Photo by George Kalinsky.

Fans will have an opportunity to meet the 13-time All-Star, regarded as the

best closer in baseball history, during a luncheon in the Paddock Tent from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The event will feature an exclusive meet and greet and Q&A session with Rivera, photo opportunities and auction featuring authentic Rivera memorabilia.

Tickets to the luncheon are $250 and limited to the first 100 fans. Tickets include a buffet lunch and nonalcoholic beverages in the Paddock Tent which overlooks the historic paddock at Saratoga Race Course. Tickets are available for purchase online at NYRA. com/Rivera or by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit one of Rivera’s numerous charitable endeavors.